Members of the 38th Canadian Parliament and same-sex marriage
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This article lists the members of the 38th Parliament
of Canada
and how they voted on Bill C-38, now known as the Civil Marriage Act
. Bill C-38 amended the Marriage Act of Canada to recognize same-sex marriage
(SSM). The 38th Parliament began with the federal election of June 28, 2004
, and was dissolved on November 29, 2005. It was dissolved prior to the election of January 23, 2006
. For information about the current parliament and the issue of same-sex marriage see Members of the 39th Canadian Parliament and same-sex marriage
.
Up to 154 votes were needed to ensure the legislation passes, although the only formal requirement for passing legislation is the assent of a majority of members in attendance for the vote.
Senate
s analysis on December 13, 2004 placed the upper limit of opposed votes at 142.
The intended voting positions of senators are less clear. Some observers argue that, even if a majority of senators is opposed, it is unlikely that they would vote as such, and most would instead skip the vote rather than stop a bill passed by the House. This argument has weight as this has traditionally been the case on most issues. The last time the Senate faced such a "moral" issue, however, was in 1989 when the Senate defeated a bill that would have restricted late term abortion
and removed broader anti-abortion language from the Criminal Code of Canada
that had been struck down by the Supreme Court of Canada
.
Most of the Liberal
cabinet, the Bloc Québécois
(BQ) and the New Democratic Party
(NDP) voted in favour of the Bill, while most of the Conservative Party
members were against it. In the Liberal backbench, about 2/3 of members voted in favour.
On April 12, 2005, a vote was held on an amendment to Bill C-38 proposed by the Leader of the Opposition, Stephen Harper
. The amendment would have stopped C-38 from advancing and maintained the "traditional" definition of marriage. The proposed amendment was defeated by a vote of 164 to 132. Ten MPs were absent, including 5 BQ MPs who reportedly oppose the bill. Certain MPs who had previously not declared their positions on the issue revealed their stands on the bill in this vote. All of these voted against the amendment, and therefore can be assumed to be in favour of same-sex marriage. Liberal MP Joe Comuzzi
, who months ago mused about resigning his post, voted against the amendment because "it was a Conservative motion".
A vote-in-principle was expected around April 19, but Conservatives stalled the bill by bringing up more MPs to speak on the issue. The 2nd reading vote came up on a recorded division, and passed 164-137. The rise in votes for the opposition came from several Bloc MPs who were absent for Harper's amendment, but present for the 2nd reading vote.
Bill C-38 entered Report Stage on June 16, 2005. After exiting committee, the Government agreed to amendments to the bill that will further protect religious officials who do not wish to perform same-sex marriages, and to protect charitable organizations from losing their tax status.
While the Government wanted to pass C-38, its main priority was to first pass C-48 (the NDP additions to the budget), which the Bloc and the Conservatives opposed. The third reading vote on that bill in the House was expected the final week of June, after the House adopted a motion (supported by the Liberals, Bloc Québécois, and NDP) to extend the sitting of the house. Bill C-48 passed just before midnight on June 23, 2005 when the Liberals agreed with the Bloc and NDP to force a snap vote on the bill. The snap vote on C-48 was significant because if all Conservative MPs were present for the vote, and if all Bloc opposed, and the Independents voted as they usually did, the Government would have been defeated.
ministers were expected to vote in favour of government-introduced legislation. While backbench MPs in 2003, six future cabinet ministers voted in favour of a Canadian Alliance
motion defining marriage in exclusively traditional terms. Joe Comuzzi
decided to leave cabinet in order to vote against SSM. John Efford
, a cabinet minister who recently opposed SSM decided to vote in favour of C-38. Former Liberal MP Pat O'Brien
said he was personally told by six ministers that they may leave the cabinet rather than support SSM legislation, but this did not happen. Stephen Harper
has pressured Paul Martin
to allow his cabinet members a free vote; citing the precedent of Brian Mulroney
in a capital punishment
vote in 1988.
.
Parliament of Canada
The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislative branch of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in the national capital, Ottawa. Formally, the body consists of the Canadian monarch—represented by her governor general—the Senate, and the House of Commons, each element having its own officers and...
of Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and how they voted on Bill C-38, now known as the Civil Marriage Act
Civil Marriage Act
The Civil Marriage Act was legislation legalizing same-sex marriage across Canada...
. Bill C-38 amended the Marriage Act of Canada to recognize same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. Supporters of legal recognition for same-sex marriage typically refer to such recognition as marriage equality....
(SSM). The 38th Parliament began with the federal election of June 28, 2004
Canadian federal election, 2004
The Canadian federal election, 2004 , was held on June 28, 2004 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 38th Parliament of Canada. The Liberal government of Prime Minister Paul Martin lost its majority, but was able to form a minority government after the elections...
, and was dissolved on November 29, 2005. It was dissolved prior to the election of January 23, 2006
Canadian federal election, 2006
The 2006 Canadian federal election was held on January 23, 2006, to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 39th Parliament of Canada. The Conservative Party of Canada won the greatest number of seats: 40.3% of seats, or 124 out of 308, up from 99 seats in 2004, and 36.3% of votes:...
. For information about the current parliament and the issue of same-sex marriage see Members of the 39th Canadian Parliament and same-sex marriage
Members of the 39th Canadian Parliament and same-sex marriage
This article lists the members of the 39th Parliament of Canada and their voting records in regards to the Civil Marriage Act. Bill C-38 amended the Marriage Act of Canada to recognize same-sex marriage . The 39th Parliament was elected at the federal election of January 23, 2006...
.
Votes
House of Commons| Group | For | Against | Absentees | Total |
Liberal Liberal Party of Canada The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative... cabinet Cabinet of Canada The Cabinet of Canada is a body of ministers of the Crown that, along with the Canadian monarch, and within the tenets of the Westminster system, forms the government of Canada... |
36 |
0 |
1 |
37 |
Liberal Liberal Party of Canada The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative... backbench Backbencher In Westminster parliamentary systems, a backbencher is a Member of Parliament or a legislator who does not hold governmental office and is not a Front Bench spokesperson in the Opposition... |
59 |
32 |
3 |
95 |
Conservatives Conservative Party of Canada The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum... |
3 |
93 |
2 |
98 |
Bloc Québécois Bloc Québécois The Bloc Québécois is a federal political party in Canada devoted to the protection of Quebec's interests in the House of Commons of Canada, and the promotion of Quebec sovereignty. The Bloc was originally a party made of Quebec nationalists who defected from the federal Progressive Conservative... |
43 |
5 |
6 |
54 |
NDP New Democratic Party The New Democratic Party , commonly referred to as the NDP, is a federal social-democratic political party in Canada. The interim leader of the NDP is Nycole Turmel who was appointed to the position due to the illness of Jack Layton, who died on August 22, 2011. The provincial wings of the NDP in... |
17 |
1 |
1 |
19 |
Independents | 0 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
Totals | 158 |
133 |
15 |
307 |
|---|
- This tally does not include the Speaker, who only votes in the House if there is a tie. Parliamentary procedure suggests in the event of a tie vote, she or he would break the tie by voting "No" so as to prolong debate.
Up to 154 votes were needed to ensure the legislation passes, although the only formal requirement for passing legislation is the assent of a majority of members in attendance for the vote.
Senate
| Group | For | Against | Abstained | Absent | Total |
Liberals Liberal Party of Canada The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative... |
41 |
5 |
2 |
14 |
62 |
Conservatives Conservative Party of Canada The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum... |
1 |
15 |
1 |
5 |
22 |
Independents | 2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
Progressive Conservatives Progressive Conservative Party of Canada The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada was a Canadian political party with a centre-right stance on economic issues and, after the 1970s, a centrist stance on social issues.... |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
Independent NDP | 1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Totals | 47 |
21 |
3 |
24 |
95 |
|---|
- For the purposes of this table, the Speaker of the SenateSpeaker of the Canadian SenateThe Speaker of the Senate of Canada is the presiding officer of the Senate of Canada. The speaker represents the Senate at official functions, rules on questions of parliamentary procedure and parliamentary privilege, and oversee debates and voting in the red chamber. This position is often...
, who did not vote, is counted as an absentee since the official Senate tabulation does not list him as an abstainer.
Background
It was expected that if enough of the members that favour same-sex marriage show up, Bill C-38 would indeed pass. The Globe and MailThe Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail is a nationally distributed Canadian newspaper, based in Toronto and printed in six cities across the country. With a weekly readership of approximately 1 million, it is Canada's largest-circulation national newspaper and second-largest daily newspaper after the Toronto Star...
s analysis on December 13, 2004 placed the upper limit of opposed votes at 142.
The intended voting positions of senators are less clear. Some observers argue that, even if a majority of senators is opposed, it is unlikely that they would vote as such, and most would instead skip the vote rather than stop a bill passed by the House. This argument has weight as this has traditionally been the case on most issues. The last time the Senate faced such a "moral" issue, however, was in 1989 when the Senate defeated a bill that would have restricted late term abortion
Abortion
Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to viability. An abortion can occur spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a miscarriage, or it can be purposely induced...
and removed broader anti-abortion language from the Criminal Code of Canada
Criminal Code of Canada
The Criminal Code or Code criminel is a law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures in Canada. Its official long title is "An Act respecting the criminal law"...
that had been struck down by the Supreme Court of Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court of Canada and is the final court of appeals in the Canadian justice system. The court grants permission to between 40 and 75 litigants each year to appeal decisions rendered by provincial, territorial and federal appellate courts, and its decisions...
.
Most of the Liberal
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
cabinet, the Bloc Québécois
Bloc Québécois
The Bloc Québécois is a federal political party in Canada devoted to the protection of Quebec's interests in the House of Commons of Canada, and the promotion of Quebec sovereignty. The Bloc was originally a party made of Quebec nationalists who defected from the federal Progressive Conservative...
(BQ) and the New Democratic Party
New Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party , commonly referred to as the NDP, is a federal social-democratic political party in Canada. The interim leader of the NDP is Nycole Turmel who was appointed to the position due to the illness of Jack Layton, who died on August 22, 2011. The provincial wings of the NDP in...
(NDP) voted in favour of the Bill, while most of the Conservative Party
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
members were against it. In the Liberal backbench, about 2/3 of members voted in favour.
On April 12, 2005, a vote was held on an amendment to Bill C-38 proposed by the Leader of the Opposition, Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper
Stephen Joseph Harper is the 22nd and current Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Conservative Party. Harper became prime minister when his party formed a minority government after the 2006 federal election...
. The amendment would have stopped C-38 from advancing and maintained the "traditional" definition of marriage. The proposed amendment was defeated by a vote of 164 to 132. Ten MPs were absent, including 5 BQ MPs who reportedly oppose the bill. Certain MPs who had previously not declared their positions on the issue revealed their stands on the bill in this vote. All of these voted against the amendment, and therefore can be assumed to be in favour of same-sex marriage. Liberal MP Joe Comuzzi
Joe Comuzzi
Joseph Robert "Joe" Comuzzi, PC is a former Canadian politician.Comuzzi was born in Fort William, Ontario. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Windsor in 1954. In 1966, Comuzzi received the University of Windsor Alumni Award of Merit, the Alumni Association's most...
, who months ago mused about resigning his post, voted against the amendment because "it was a Conservative motion".
A vote-in-principle was expected around April 19, but Conservatives stalled the bill by bringing up more MPs to speak on the issue. The 2nd reading vote came up on a recorded division, and passed 164-137. The rise in votes for the opposition came from several Bloc MPs who were absent for Harper's amendment, but present for the 2nd reading vote.
Bill C-38 entered Report Stage on June 16, 2005. After exiting committee, the Government agreed to amendments to the bill that will further protect religious officials who do not wish to perform same-sex marriages, and to protect charitable organizations from losing their tax status.
While the Government wanted to pass C-38, its main priority was to first pass C-48 (the NDP additions to the budget), which the Bloc and the Conservatives opposed. The third reading vote on that bill in the House was expected the final week of June, after the House adopted a motion (supported by the Liberals, Bloc Québécois, and NDP) to extend the sitting of the house. Bill C-48 passed just before midnight on June 23, 2005 when the Liberals agreed with the Bloc and NDP to force a snap vote on the bill. The snap vote on C-48 was significant because if all Conservative MPs were present for the vote, and if all Bloc opposed, and the Independents voted as they usually did, the Government would have been defeated.
Liberal Cabinet
As per the principle of cabinet solidarity, all cabinetCabinet of Canada
The Cabinet of Canada is a body of ministers of the Crown that, along with the Canadian monarch, and within the tenets of the Westminster system, forms the government of Canada...
ministers were expected to vote in favour of government-introduced legislation. While backbench MPs in 2003, six future cabinet ministers voted in favour of a Canadian Alliance
Canadian Alliance
The Canadian Alliance , formally the Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance , was a Canadian conservative political party that existed from 2000 to 2003. The party was the successor to the Reform Party of Canada and inherited its position as the Official Opposition in the House of Commons and held...
motion defining marriage in exclusively traditional terms. Joe Comuzzi
Joe Comuzzi
Joseph Robert "Joe" Comuzzi, PC is a former Canadian politician.Comuzzi was born in Fort William, Ontario. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Windsor in 1954. In 1966, Comuzzi received the University of Windsor Alumni Award of Merit, the Alumni Association's most...
decided to leave cabinet in order to vote against SSM. John Efford
John Efford
Ruben John Efford, PC is a former Canadian politician.-Provincial politics:...
, a cabinet minister who recently opposed SSM decided to vote in favour of C-38. Former Liberal MP Pat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien (politician)
Patrick Wayne "Pat" O'Brien, is a former member of the Canadian House of Commons. Elected as a Liberal, he ended his career in 2005 as the independent Member of Parliament for London—Fanshawe in London, Ontario....
said he was personally told by six ministers that they may leave the cabinet rather than support SSM legislation, but this did not happen. Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper
Stephen Joseph Harper is the 22nd and current Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Conservative Party. Harper became prime minister when his party formed a minority government after the 2006 federal election...
has pressured Paul Martin
Paul Martin
Paul Edgar Philippe Martin, PC , also known as Paul Martin, Jr. is a Canadian politician who was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada, as well as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada....
to allow his cabinet members a free vote; citing the precedent of Brian Mulroney
Brian Mulroney
Martin Brian Mulroney, was the 18th Prime Minister of Canada from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993 and was leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1983 to 1993. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by the introduction of major economic reforms, such as the Canada-U.S...
in a capital punishment
Capital punishment
Capital punishment, the death penalty, or execution is the sentence of death upon a person by the state as a punishment for an offence. Crimes that can result in a death penalty are known as capital crimes or capital offences. The term capital originates from the Latin capitalis, literally...
vote in 1988.
| Name | 2003 Alliance motion | Harper amend. | 2nd reading | 3rd reading | Riding | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reg Alcock Reg Alcock Reginald B. Alcock, PC was a Canadian politician. He represented the riding of Winnipeg South in the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2006 and was a cabinet minister in the government of Prime Minister Paul Martin. Alcock was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.-Early life and... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Winnipeg South Winnipeg South Winnipeg South is a Canadian federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1917 to 1979, and since 1988. It covers the south of the city of Winnipeg... , MB |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Mauril Bélanger Mauril Bélanger Mauril A. Bélanger, PC, MP is a Member of the Canadian Parliament. He is a member of the Liberal Party. Bélanger has been involved in advocacy for the rights of Franco-Ontarians.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Ottawa—Vanier Ottawa—Vanier Ottawa—Vanier is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1935... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Ann Bennett, PC, MP is the Member of Parliament for the riding of St. Paul's, a constituency located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, and was formerly a candidate for its leadership.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | St. Paul's, ON | |
| April 5: Minister of State (Public Health) - Said you cannot dismiss same-sex couples wanting to enter into and celebrate one of the most significant events in life. | ||||||
| Ethel Blondin-Andrew Ethel Blondin-Andrew Ethel Dorothy Blondin-Andrew, PC is a Canadian politician.Blondin-Andrew is a Dene who was the Member of Parliament for the district of Western Arctic in the Northwest Territories... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Western Arctic Western Arctic Western Arctic is a federal electoral district and senate division in Northwest Territories, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.... , NT |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Claudette Bradshaw Claudette Bradshaw Claudette Bradshaw, PC, ONB is a former Canadian politician who served as Member of Parliament for the riding of Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, New Brunswick. She was first elected on June 2, 1997 and served until 2005... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe is a federal electoral district in New Brunswick, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968... , NB |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Scott Brison Scott Brison Scott A. Brison, PC, MP is a Canadian politician from Nova Scotia, Canada. Brison has been the Member of Parliament for the riding of Kings-Hants since the 1997 federal election. Brison was originally elected as a Progressive Conservative but crossed the floor to join the Liberal Party in 2003... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Kings—Hants Kings—Hants Kings—Hants is a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968... , NS |
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| Is gay himself | ||||||
| Aileen Carroll Aileen Carroll Margaret Aileen Carroll, PC, MPP is a Canadian politician. She was the federal Minister for International Cooperation in the Paul Martin government, and later Ontario's Minister of Culture and Minister Responsible for Seniors.- Personal life :Carroll has a Bachelor of Arts from St... |
Absent | No | Yes | Yes | Barrie Barrie (electoral district) Barrie is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. It consists of the City of Barrie in the County of Simcoe. It was created in 2003 when its predecessor, Barrie—Simcoe—Bradford, was... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Raymond Chan Raymond Chan Raymond Chan, PC , is the first Chinese Canadian to be appointed to the Cabinet of Canada. A member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Chan was elected to Parliament in the 1993 federal election, defeating then Defence Minister Tom Siddon in the riding of Richmond, British Columbia... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Richmond, BC | |
| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Irwin Cotler Irwin Cotler Irwin Cotler, PC, OC, MP was Canada's Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada from 2003 until the Liberal government of Paul Martin lost power following the 2006 federal election. He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the constituency of Mount Royal in a by-election... |
Absent | No | Yes | Yes | Mount Royal Mount Royal (electoral district) Mount Royal is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925. Its population in 2006 was 98,888.... , QC |
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| February 1: Introduced the Bill (C-38) in the House of Commons today for its 1st reading. April 21: Stated the Conservatives know they cannot enact a civil union system since that is up to the provinces, and not the federal government. Stated "the fourth question was included in the reference as to whether the traditional definition of marriage was compatible with the charter. It was included to allow those who wished to argue that position to do so. As to the question we put and supported, whether extending civil marriage to gays and lesbians was compatible with the charter, the court answered that same sex marriage was not only consistent with the charter, but flowed from it." |
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| Stéphane Dion Stéphane Dion Stéphane Maurice Dion, PC, MP is a Canadian politician who has been the Member of Parliament for the riding of Saint-Laurent–Cartierville in Montreal since 1996. He was the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and the Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian House of Commons from 2006 to 2008... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Saint-Laurent—Cartierville is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. Its population in 2006 was 109,015.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Ujjal Dosanjh Ujjal Dosanjh Ujjal Dev Singh Dosanjh, PC, QC, is a Sikh Canadian lawyer and politician. He served as 33rd Premier of British Columbia from 2000 to 2001 and as a Liberal Party of Canada Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2011 including a stint as Minister of Health from 2004 until 2006 when the party lost... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Vancouver South Vancouver South Vancouver South is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1917 to 1997, and since 2004. It covers the southern portion of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia.... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Ken Dryden Ken Dryden Kenneth Wayne Dryden, PC, is a Canadian politician, lawyer, businessman, author, and former NHL goaltender. Dryden is married with two children and four grandchildren and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | York Centre York Centre York Centre is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1904 to 1917 and since 1953.... , ON |
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| June 24: Told "The Toronto Star": "Life is hard enough when we live on the majority side of things — of race, language, culture, religion, sexuality. Our biggest challenge as human beings, I think, is to get along. To learn about each other, to accept difference, to give the same chance to others to live their lives as we would like them to give to us. To allow others to share fully and completely in the world. To me, man and woman, man and man, or woman and woman, marriage is for two people who love each other, who want to be with each other and who privately and publicly commit to each other." | ||||||
| John Efford John Efford Ruben John Efford, PC is a former Canadian politician.-Provincial politics:... |
Yes | No | Yes | Absent | Avalon Avalon (electoral district) Avalon is a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Demographics:Ethnic groups: Languages:² Unemployment: 25.9%... , NL |
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| June 28: Not present for final vote due to illness. Efford is not a strong supporter of gay marriage; he voted in 2003 for the Alliance Motion. There has been widespread speculation he would resign from cabinet rather than vote for the bill before he announced on January 28 that it was his intention to support all government legislation, including SSM. | ||||||
| David Emerson David Emerson David Lee Emerson, PC, OBC is a Canadian politician, businessman and civil servant.Emerson is a former Member of Parliament for the riding of Vancouver Kingsway. He was first elected as a Liberal and served as Minister of Industry under Prime Minister Paul Martin... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Vancouver—Kingsway, BC | |
| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Joe Fontana Joe Fontana Joseph Frank "Joe" Fontana, PC is the current mayor of London, Ontario. He was previously a Liberal member of the Parliament of Canada for the riding of London North Centre.... |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | London North Centre London North Centre London North Centre is an electoral district in the province of Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.... , ON |
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| Switched vote (London Free Press). | ||||||
| Liza Frulla Liza Frulla Liza Frulla, PC , also formerly known as Liza Frulla-Hébert, is a former Canadian politician. She was a Quebec Liberal Party MNA in the National Assembly of Quebec from 1989 to 1998, and a Liberal Member of Parliament from 2002 to 2006.From 1974 to 1976, she worked for the public affairs service... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Jeanne-Le Ber Jeanne-Le Ber Jeanne-Le Ber is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. Its population in 2006 was 112,863.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| John Godfrey John Godfrey John Ferguson Godfrey, PC is a Canadian educator, journalist and former Member of Parliament.- Education :He was born in Toronto, Ontario. His father, Senator John Morrow Godfrey , was a Canadian pilot, lawyer and politician. John Godfrey graduated from Upper Canada College in 1960... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Don Valley West Don Valley West Don Valley West is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979. Its population in 2001 was 115,539.... , ON |
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| March 21: During 2nd reading of the bill, he cited years ago having changed his mind on the issue after reading a court decision on equal rights. He said there's a distinction between religious and civil marriage. Voted in favour. | ||||||
| Ralph Goodale Ralph Goodale Ralph Edward Goodale, PC, MP was Canada's Minister of Finance from 2003 to 2006 and continues to be a Liberal Member of Parliament... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Wascana Wascana (electoral district) Wascana is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-History:The electoral district was created in 1996 from Regina—Qu'Appelle and Regina—Wascana ridings.... , SK |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Bill Graham | No | No | Yes | Yes | Toronto Centre Toronto Centre Toronto Centre is a federal electoral district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1872 to 1925, and since 1935, under the names Centre Toronto , Toronto Centre , Rosedale and Toronto Centre—Rosedale .Toronto Centre covers the heart of... , ON |
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| February 16: During 2nd reading debate, he stated gays and lesbians contribute to society and this will strengthen Canada's rights. Believes the religion of one, should not become the religion for all. | ||||||
| Albina Guarnieri Albina Guarnieri Albina Guarnieri, PC, MP is a former politician. She was a member of Paul Martin's Liberal government and was Canada's 24th Minister of Veterans Affairs... |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Mississauga East Mississauga East Mississauga East was a federal and provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 2003, and in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1975 to 2007. It was located in the city of Mississauga.This riding was created in 1987 from... , ON |
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| Switched vote (London Free Press) | ||||||
| Tony Ianno Tony Ianno Tony Ianno, PC is a businessman and a former Canadian politician. He served as a Liberal Party of Canada MP representing Trinity-Spadina and Minister of Families and Caregivers .-Personal life:... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Trinity—Spadina Trinity—Spadina Trinity—Spadina is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.It generally encompasses the western portion of Downtown Toronto. In the 2001 Canadian census, the riding had 106,094 people, of whom 74,409 were eligible to... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Jean Lapierre Jean Lapierre Jean-Charles Lapierre, PC is a Canadian television broadcaster and a former federal politician.He was Paul Martin's Quebec lieutenant during the period of the Martin government. He returned to the Canadian House of Commons after an eleven year absence when he won a seat in the 2004 federal... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Outremont Outremont (electoral district) Outremont is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1935 to 1949, and since 1968... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Paul Martin Paul Martin Paul Edgar Philippe Martin, PC , also known as Paul Martin, Jr. is a Canadian politician who was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada, as well as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | LaSalle—Émard LaSalle—Émard LaSalle—Émard is a federal electoral district in the Canadian province of Quebec that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. Its population in 2001 was 99,767. It is represented by New Democrat Hélène LeBlanc... , QC |
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| February 16: During 2nd reading debate in Martin's speech, he said he will stand up for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to protect minority rights. Referred back to when women weren't allowed to vote, and when interracial marriages were illegal. Said society has evolved and that while he supported the traditional definition 6 years ago, he has totally come around to supporting same-sex marriage. | ||||||
| John McCallum John McCallum John McCallum, PC, MP is a Liberal Canadian politician, economist and university professor. Following the 2006 Federal Election, he became the Liberal Finance Critic in the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Markham—Unionville Markham—Unionville Markham—Unionville is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Boundaries:... , ON |
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| March 21: Cabinet Minister John McCallum stated he would support the bill. He stated equality rights are too important, and that Civil Marriage should be available to gays and lesbians in all of the land. | ||||||
| Joe McGuire Joe McGuire Joseph Blair "Joe" McGuire, PC, MP is a retired Canadian politician. He was a Member of Parliament representing the Liberals in the House of Commons for the riding of Egmont in Prince Edward Island. He was first elected in 1988, and re-elected in 1993, 1997, 2000, 2004, and the recent 2006 election... |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Egmont Egmont (electoral district) Egmont is a federal electoral district in Prince Edward Island, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968. Its population in 2001 was 35,208.-Demographics:Ethnic groups: 98.0% White, 1.4% Native Canadian... , PE |
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| Switched vote (London Free Press) | ||||||
| Anne McLellan Anne McLellan |-... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Edmonton Centre Edmonton Centre Edmonton Centre is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1979, and since 2004... , AB |
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| Acknowledges that while she voted for traditional marriage 6 years ago, she has changed her mind. Said she would support the bill. | ||||||
| Andy Mitchell | No | No | Yes | Yes | Parry Sound—Muskoka Parry Sound—Muskoka Parry Sound—Muskoka is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1949.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Stephen Owen Stephen Owen Stephen Owen, PC is the Vice-President of External, Legal and Community Relations for the University of British Columbia. He is a former Canadian politician.... |
Absent | No | Yes | Yes | Vancouver Quadra Vancouver Quadra Vancouver Quadra is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1949.... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Jim Peterson Jim Peterson James Scott "Jim" Peterson, PC is a retired Canadian politician and former Minister of International Trade.Born in Ottawa, Ontario, he has a DCL from McGill University, a Master of Laws from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Willowdale Willowdale (electoral district) Willowdale is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.The riding was created in 1976 from part of Eglinton.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Pierre Pettigrew Pierre Pettigrew Pierre Stewart Pettigrew, PC is a Canadian politician.Born in Quebec City, Pettigrew has a BA in Philosophy from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and an M.Phil in International Relations from Oxford University... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Papineau Papineau (electoral district) Papineau is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1948 to 1988 and since 2004. Its population in 2006 was 101,019.... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Geoff Regan Geoff Regan Geoffrey Paul Regan, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. He has the prenomial "the Honourable" and the postnomial "PC" for life by virtue of being made a privy councillor and a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada. Regan grew up in a strong political family... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Halifax West Halifax West Halifax West is a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979. Its population in 2006 was 88,756.-Demographics:From the 2006 census Ethnic groups:*White: 90.8%... , NS |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Lucienne Robillard Lucienne Robillard Lucienne Robillard, PC is a Canadian politician and a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. She sat in the Canadian House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Westmount—Ville-Marie in Montreal.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Westmount—Ville-Marie Westmount—Ville-Marie Westmount—Ville-Marie is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997. Its population in 2001 was 97,226.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Jacques Saada Jacques Saada Jacques Saada, PC is a Canadian politician and former cabinet minister.Saada is a teacher and linguist by profession and was Chief Executive Officer of a translation firm, a consultant and a lecturer in translation prior to entering politics.He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Brossard—La Prairie Brossard—La Prairie Brossard—La Prairie is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997. Its population in 2006 was 113,985.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Andy Scott | No | No | Yes | Yes | Fredericton Fredericton (electoral district) Fredericton is a federal electoral district in New Brunswick, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. Its population in 2001 was 82,782... , NB |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Belinda Stronach Belinda Stronach Belinda Caroline Stronach, PC is a Canadian businessperson, philanthropist and former politician. She was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2008. Originally elected as a Conservative, she later crossed the floor to join the Liberals... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Newmarket—Aurora Newmarket—Aurora Newmarket—Aurora is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.The district contains the towns of Newmarket and Aurora.... , ON |
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| May 17: Crossed the floor from the Conservative Party to join the Liberal cabinet. | ||||||
| Tony Valeri Tony Valeri Tony Valeri, PC is a former Canadian politician. Valeri was the Canadian Government House Leader in Paul Martin's government from 2004 until 2006... |
Absent | No | Yes | Yes | Hamilton East—Stoney Creek Hamilton East—Stoney Creek Hamilton East—Stoney Creek is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.The riding was formed in 2003 from parts of the former ridings of Hamilton East and Stoney Creek.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Joe Volpe Joe Volpe Giuseppe Joseph "Joe" Volpe, PC, was a Canadian politician. He was a Liberal member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 until the 2011 federal election, being surpassed by the conservative member Joe Oliver Joe Oliver, and held two senior positions in Prime Minister Paul Martin's Cabinet... |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Eglinton—Lawrence Eglinton—Lawrence Eglinton—Lawrence is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979, and in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since 1999.... , ON |
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| March 6: Volpe has come around to supporting C-38. Volpe said he kept his word by supporting the bill while making sure religious groups wouldn't be forced to perform gay marriages. (CTV) | ||||||
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At the Liberal biennial convention in March, delegates overwhelmingly approved same-sex marriage as a matter of party policy. Paul Martin allowed his caucus a free vote.| Name | 2003 Alliance motion | Harper amend. | 2nd reading | 3rd reading | Riding | |
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| Peter Adams | No | No | Yes | Yes | Peterborough Peterborough (electoral district) Peterborough is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1953.The riding's borders have differed slightly since its creation in 1953, but has always included most or all of Peterborough County and its county seat of... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| David Anderson | No | No | Yes | Yes | Victoria Victoria (electoral district) Victoria is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1872 to 1904 and since 1925.... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Jean Augustine Jean Augustine Jean Augustine, PC, CM is a former Canadian politician.From 1993 to 2005, Augustine was a Liberal member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Etobicoke—Lakeshore. She is a former member of Cabinet, and a former school principal... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Etobicoke—Lakeshore Etobicoke—Lakeshore Etobicoke—Lakeshore is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Larry Bagnell Larry Bagnell Lawrence "Larry" Bagnell, PC, MP is a former Canadian politician. He served as a Member of the Canadian House of Commons from 2000 until 2011 sitting with the Liberal caucus in both government and opposition.-Politicial career:... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Yukon Yukon (electoral district) Yukon is the only federal electoral district in Yukon Territory, Canada. It has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1902 to 1949 and since 1953.... , YT |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Navdeep Bains Navdeep Bains Navdeep Singh Bains, PC is a Canadian politician from Ontario, Canada. He is the former Liberal Member of Parliament for the riding of Mississauga—Brampton South.-Early life:... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Mississauga—Brampton South Mississauga—Brampton South Mississauga—Brampton South is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.... , ON |
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| March 21: In the House, he made a speech saying he would support C-38 based on the premise that it is a Charter issue. He also made reference to a secular society. CEM also shows he's a past supporter: (CEM). | ||||||
| Eleni Bakopanos Eleni Bakopanos Eleni Bakopanos, PC is a Canadian politician.Bakopanos was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Ahuntsic from 1997 to 2006, and Saint-Denis from 1993 to 1997 and is the first Greek-born woman to be elected to Parliament. Bakopanos has... |
Absent | No | Yes | Absent | Ahuntsic Ahuntsic (electoral district) Ahuntsic is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1979 and since 1988... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Sue Barnes Sue Barnes Susan "Sue" Barnes, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. Barnes is currently a member of the Liberal Party of Canada and was in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of London West from 1993 to 2008.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | London West London West London West is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968. Its population in 2006 was 118,335.-Geography:The district includes the northwest part of the City of London.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Colleen Beaumier Colleen Beaumier Colleen Beaumier is a Canadian politician, who served in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal Member of Parliament from 1993 to 2008.-Pre-politics:... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Brampton West Brampton West Brampton West is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. Its population was 170,422 in 2006- making it the most populous riding in Canada.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Don Bell Don Bell For the American radio broadcaster, see Don Bell Donald H. Bell, MP is a Canadian politician. He represented the riding of North Vancouver in the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2008 as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | North Vancouver North Vancouver (electoral district) North Vancouver is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.-Demographics:-Geography:... , BC |
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| Voted for (MVC) | ||||||
| Maurizio Bevilacqua Maurizio Bevilacqua Maurizio Bevilacqua, PC, is a Canadian politician. He was a Liberal Member of Parliament from 1988 to 2010 and was of eleven candidates for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada but dropped out of the race on August 14, 2006... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Vaughan Vaughan (electoral district) Vaughan is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.The riding covers the fast-growing region of Vaughan north of Toronto.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Françoise Boivin Françoise Boivin Françoise Boivin is a Canadian politician, who represents the electoral district of Gatineau in the Canadian House of Commons.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Gatineau Gatineau (electoral district) Gatineau is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1949 to 1988 and since 1997. Its population in 2006 was 108,742.... , QC |
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| CEM said she is known to support SSM. March 21: During 2nd reading debate, she confirmed her support for C-38 is still present. | ||||||
| Ray Bonin | Yes | Yes | No | No | Nickel Belt, ON | |
| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Ken Boshcoff Ken Boshcoff Ken Boshcoff is a Canadian politician. He was born in Fort William, Ontario. He served as mayor of Thunder Bay, Ontario from 1997 to 2003, during which he established Thunder Bay as the "Martial Arts Capital of Canada". He also had a role in establishing the Northern Ontario School of Medicine,... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Thunder Bay—Rainy River Thunder Bay—Rainy River Thunder Bay—Rainy River is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , ON |
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| Opposes same-sex marriage (CEM) April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. |
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| Don Boudria Don Boudria Donald "Don" Boudria, PC is a former Canadian politician. He served in the Canadian House of Commons from 1984 to 2005 as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, and was a cabinet minister in the government of Jean Chrétien.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Glengarry—Prescott—Russell Glengarry—Prescott—Russell Glengarry—Prescott—Russell is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1953... , ON |
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| March 21: While in 2nd reading debate, he made one of the most powerful and passionate speeches on the issue out of all MPs—saying he's a practicing Roman Catholic, married for over 34 years and living in a rural area. He said "that it may surprise some, but that's too bad. It's a matter of law". May 2: Stated in the House that the Conservatives are filibustering the bill by having the same speakers speak numerous times. Said the Conservatives aren't mentioning the 8 court decisions in favour of gay marriages. Believes C-38 is a matter of respecting the law. |
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| Bonnie Brown | No | No | Yes | Yes | Oakville Oakville (electoral district) Oakville is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-History:It was created in 1996 from parts of Halton and Oakville—Milton ridings.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Sarmite Bulte Sarmite Bulte Sarmite Drosma "Sam" Bulte, PC is a Latvian-Canadian lawyer, advocate and politician. A member of the Liberal Party, she represented the Toronto riding of Parkdale-High Park in the Canadian House of Commons through three successive parliaments from June 2, 1997 to January 22, 2006 until her defeat... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Parkdale—High Park Parkdale—High Park Parkdale—High Park is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.Peggy Nash of the New Democratic Party was elected the Member of Parliament for the riding on May 2, 2011.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Gerry Byrne | No | Yes | No | Absent | Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte is a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.-Demographics:Ethnic groups: 96.2% White, 3.4% Native Canadian... , NL |
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| Voting record favoured gay rights, but he voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| John Cannis John Cannis John Cannis is a former member of the House of Commons in Canada.-Background:Born in Kalymnos, Greece, Cannis was raised and educated in Toronto, Ontario. A successful entrepreneur for 18 years, Cannis owned a Toronto-based international executive search firm and was a member in good standing of... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Scarborough Centre, ON | |
| March 24: Said 90% of his constituents in 2003 were against, and he would vote that way. Said he's also not convinced religious freedoms are protected in the bill. | ||||||
| Gary Carr Gary Carr Gary Carr is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He served as a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 2003, and served in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal from 2004 to early 2006... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Halton Halton (electoral district) Halton is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1988 and again since 1997. Its population in 2001 was 100,055.-Geography:... , ON |
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| Oakville Beaver: Carr has decided to vote against same-sex marriage. | ||||||
| Marlene Catterall Marlene Catterall Marlene Catterall is a former Canadian politician. Catterall was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Ottawa West—Nepean from 1997 to 2005 and previously representing the riding of Ottawa West from 1988 to 1997. Catterall is a former... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Ottawa West—Nepean Ottawa West—Nepean Ottawa West—Nepean is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997. Its population in 2001 was 112,509.-Geography:... , ON |
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| March 21: During 2nd reading debate on C-38, she stated it's important the law treats all with equality. She cited her daughter learning of the suffering of the Japanese, who told her mother she might have thought that was okay if she lived during that time. | ||||||
| Brenda Chamberlain Brenda Chamberlain Brenda Kay Chamberlain, PC was a member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Guelph for the Liberal Party from 1993 until her resignation as of April, 2008.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Guelph Guelph (electoral district) Guelph is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 to 1988 and has been since 2004.The riding's parliamentary seat is held by Liberal MP Frank Valeriote.-History:... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Denis Coderre Denis Coderre Denis Coderre, PC, MP is a Canadian politician from Quebec, Canada. Coderre is the Liberal Member of Parliament for the Montreal riding of Bourassa.-Background:... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Bourassa Bourassa (electoral district) Bourassa is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Joe Comuzzi Joe Comuzzi Joseph Robert "Joe" Comuzzi, PC is a former Canadian politician.Comuzzi was born in Fort William, Ontario. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Windsor in 1954. In 1966, Comuzzi received the University of Windsor Alumni Award of Merit, the Alumni Association's most... |
Absent | No | Yes | No | Thunder Bay—Superior North Thunder Bay—Superior North Thunder Bay—Superior North is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1976.... , ON |
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| June 28: Resigned from cabinet rather than vote for the bill. He will still seek re-election as a Liberal MP, and remains a member of the Liberal caucus. | ||||||
| Roy Cullen Roy Cullen For the Texas businessman, see Hugh Roy Cullen.Roy Cullen, PC, MP was a Liberal MP for the riding of Etobicoke North in the Canadian House of Commons.-Background:... |
No | Yes | No | Paired | Etobicoke North Etobicoke North Etobicoke North is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979. It covers Rexdale, the northern part of Etobicoke, which is part of Toronto.... , ON |
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| Opposes SSM (CEM), voted against 2003 CA motion. April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. |
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| Rodger Cuzner Rodger Cuzner Rodger T. Cuzner is a Canadian politician.Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, he graduated from Morrison Glace Bay High School and then studied physical education at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish.... |
No | Yes | No | No | Cape Breton—Canso Cape Breton—Canso Cape Breton—Canso is a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. Its population in 2001 was 75,221... , NS |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. April 21: Sent out a survey in 2003, and said his constituents are against and he would vote that way. |
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| Jean-Claude D'Amours Jean-Claude D'Amours Jean-Claude "J.C." D'Amours is a Canadian politician and former Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche.D'Amours served as a city councillor in Edmundston from 1998 to 2004... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Madawaska—Restigouche Madawaska—Restigouche Madawaska—Restigouche is a federal electoral district in New Brunswick, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997... , NB |
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| Voted in favour (Telegraph-Journal) | ||||||
| Paul DeVillers Paul DeVillers Paul J. DeVillers, PC is a former Canadian politician. He served as Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Simcoe North from 1993 to 2005.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Simcoe North Simcoe North Simcoe North is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada. It was established as a federal riding in 1867. Its population was 119,400 in 2006.-Demographics:Ethnic groups: 92.3% White, 5.9% Native Canadian... , ON |
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| February 18: Blasted Rob Moore in the House of Commons for his proposal on Bill C-268 that was later deemed non-votable - it was unconstitutional in its approach. Stated that in 1999, he was one of 55 members to vote against the traditional definition of marriage. Said that he could "foresee that the courts would apply section 15 of the charter and would hold that requirement discriminatory." | ||||||
| Ruby Dhalla Ruby Dhalla Ruby Dhalla is a Canadian politician. She represented the riding of Brampton—Springdale in the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2011 as a member of the Liberal Party... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Brampton—Springdale Brampton—Springdale Brampton—Springdale is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-History:... , ON |
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| March 18: While she didn't explicitly state how she would vote, at the Conservative Party Convention, on debate with Belinda Stronach, she used the Charter of Rights argument saying "it's a core value to many Canadians". She said Stephen's speech basically confirmed he's willing to use the notwithstanding clause. She also didn't tell a high Sikh authority she would vote against when asked—she simply listened, while others expressed their opposition. | ||||||
| Claude Drouin Claude Drouin Claude Drouin, PC is a former Canadian politician. He was the Member of Parliament representing the riding of Beauce from 1997 to 2006 and was also the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Paul Martin with special emphasis on Rural Communities.He is a former foreman and political advisor... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Beauce Beauce (electoral district) Beauce is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1867. In 2006, it had a population of 103,617 people, of whom 82,123 were eligible voters.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Wayne Easter Wayne Easter Arnold Wayne Easter, PC, MP is a Canadian politician.-Before politics:Born in North Wiltshire, Prince Edward Island the son of A. Leith Easter and Hope MacLeod, he was educated at the Charlottetown Rural High School and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. In 1970, he married Helen Arleighn... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Malpeque Malpeque (electoral district) Malpeque is a federal electoral district in Prince Edward Island, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968. Its population in 2006 was 33,796.-Demographics:* Ethnic groups: 98.8% White... , PE |
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| March 8: Told the CBC: "I've always said I would support it if, and only if, the rights of churches to make their own decisions on marriage within their churches were also protected. One right shouldn't outweigh the other."(CBC) | ||||||
| Mark Eyking Mark Eyking Mark Eyking, PC, MP is a Canadian politician.Eyking was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia. A resident of Millville, Nova Scotia, Eyking is a current member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Sydney—Victoria since 2000. Eyking is a former farmer... |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Sydney—Victoria Sydney—Victoria Sydney–Victoria is a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997. Its population in 2006 was 76,801... , NS |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Raymonde Folco Raymonde Folco Raymonde Folco is a Canadian politician.Born in a Jewish family in Paris, she hid with Christian families during World War II. She emigrated to Toronto with her family in 1950s... |
No | Absent | Yes | Yes | Laval—Les Îles Laval—Les Îles Laval—Les Îles is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.Its population in 2001 was 100,137... , QC |
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| A "solid supporter" of same-sex marriage. http://www.marriagevote.ca/news.html#mp_id1056 | ||||||
| Hedy Fry Hedy Fry Hedy Fry, PC, MP is a Canadian politician and physician. She is the Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre.-Early life:Fry was born into poverty in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Vancouver Centre Vancouver Centre Vancouver Centre is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1917.-Geography:... , BC |
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| March 24: Commented during debate on C-38: "The charter was written so that the legal component of marriage could be extended as part of our equality rights for minority groups in this country while still allowing religions to continue to have their own law, their own dogma and their own decision to do so." | ||||||
| Roger Gallaway Roger Gallaway Roger John Gallaway, PC is an educator and retired Canadian politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2006, representing the riding of Sarnia—Lambton for the Liberal Party.... |
Absent | Yes | No | No | Sarnia—Lambton Sarnia—Lambton Sarnia—Lambton is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Marc Godbout Marc Godbout Marc Godbout is the former Canadian Member of Parliament for the Ottawa—Orléans riding. He was first elected in the 2004 Canadian federal election, representing the Liberal Party of Canada.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Ottawa—Orléans Ottawa—Orléans Ottawa—Orléans is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.... , ON |
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| Supports same-sex marriage (CEM) | ||||||
| Mark Holland Mark Holland Mark Holland is a Canadian politician. In the 2004 federal election he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a candidate of the Liberal Party in the Ontario riding of Ajax-Pickering. Holland was subsequently re-elected in the 2006 and 2008 federal elections... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Ajax—Pickering Ajax—Pickering Ajax—Pickering is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2011 by Conservative MP Chris Alexander.... , ON |
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| March 21: On 2nd reading of the bill in the House, Holland said he believes in 2 things: the protection of religious freedoms, and equality for all Canadians in the Charter. Another link: Supports same-sex marriage. (CEM) |
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| Charles Hubbard Charles Hubbard Charles Isaac Hubbard, PC, CD is a Canadian politician.Hubbard is a current member of the Liberal Party of Canada He is a former member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Miramichi, New Brunswick from 1993 to 2008. Hubbard is a former school principal... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Miramichi Miramichi (electoral district) Northumberland was a federal electoral district in New Brunswick, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1988. It was replaced by Miramichi riding, which has been represented in the House of Commons since 1988... , NB |
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| February 21: While in debate, he stated that for 2,000 years, marriage has certain connotations. He said "in most people's thinking over past generations, marriage has been a relationship between a man and a woman." | ||||||
| Marlene Jennings Marlene Jennings Marlene Jennings, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. She was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, and represented the riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine from 1997 to 2011.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997... , QC |
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| March 24: Parliamentary Secretary Marlene Jennings talked about her interracial marriage during 2nd reading debate. She urged all members of parliament to support C-38 in order to "let Canadians know that civil marriage is as open to them as heterosexual couples". | ||||||
| Susan Kadis Susan Kadis Susan R. Kadis is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She was the Liberal Member of Parliament for Thornhill in the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2008.-Background:... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Thornhill Thornhill (electoral district) Thornhill is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.It covers the community of Thornhill, Ontario, which is made up of portions of Vaughan and Markham, and was created in 1996 from parts of... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Nancy Karetak-Lindell Nancy Karetak-Lindell Nancy Karetak-Lindell is a former Canadian politician. Previously she was a financial comptroller and municipal councillor in Arviat, Karetak-Lindell ran for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal candidate in the 1997 federal election in the riding of Nunavut... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Nunavut Nunavut (electoral district) Nunavut is a federal electoral district in Nunavut, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997. Nunatsiaq, its predecessor that covered the same area, was a federal electoral district in Northwest Territories, that was represented in the House of Commons from 1979... , NU |
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| April 22: Told Nunatsiaq News: "Individual liberty and religious freedom are protected by the charter. If I decide not to defend this right by gay couples to marry, how will I defend other rights that are threatened, like our aboriginal rights?." | ||||||
| Jim Karygiannis Jim Karygiannis James "Jim" Karygiannis, PC, MP is a Canadian Liberal politician. He has served in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988, and was the parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Scarborough—Agincourt Scarborough—Agincourt Scarborough—Agincourt is a federal electoral district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.It covers the northwest of the Scarborough part of Toronto... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Wajid Khan Wajid Khan Wajid Ali Khan is a Canadian businessman and politician. Until 2008, he was a member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Mississauga—Streetsville as a Conservative Member of Parliament.-Early life:Khan served as an officer and a pilot in the Pakistan Air Force from 1966 to... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Mississauga—Streetsville Mississauga—Streetsville Mississauga—Streetsville is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , ON |
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| February 1: Globe and Mail said Khan would vote against April 12: Voted "yes" on amendment. |
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| Walt Lastewka Walt Lastewka Walter Thomas "Walt" Lastewka, PC is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2006, representing the Ontario riding of St... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | St. Catharines St. Catharines (electoral district) St. Catharines is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.It consists of the part of the City of St. Catharines lying north of a line drawn from west to east along St. Paul Street West, St... , ON |
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| Lastewka voted against despite earlier confusion. | ||||||
| Dominic LeBlanc Dominic LeBlanc Dominic A. LeBlanc, PC, MP , is a Canadian lawyer and politician from New Brunswick, Canada. He is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Beauséjour and sits in the Canadian House of Commons as the Liberal Party's Foreign Affairs Critic. He was first elected in the 2000 federal election and has... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Beauséjour Beausejour Beausejour or Beauséjour may refer to:*Beauséjour , a federal electoral district in eastern New Brunswick, Canada*Beausejour, Manitoba, a town in Manitoba, Canada... , NB |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Derek Lee | Yes | Yes | No | No | Scarborough—Rouge River Scarborough—Rouge River Scarborough—Rouge River is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted for Harper's amendment. April 21: In the House, he said he wished the bill actually dealt with civil marriage, but said it deals with "straight, simple marriage". Said in the actual bill, the word "civil marriage" doesn't show up, it's only in the title. Voted against. |
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| Judi Longfield | Yes | Yes | No | No | Whitby—Oshawa Whitby—Oshawa Whitby—Oshawa is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It has been represented in the House of Commons since 2006 by Jim Flaherty, the federal Minister of Finance.-History:... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Lawrence MacAulay Lawrence MacAulay Lawrence A. MacAulay, PC is a Canadian politician.MacAulay is a current member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Cardigan, Prince Edward Island since 1988. MacAulay is a former farmer... |
Absent | Yes | No | No | Cardigan Cardigan (electoral district) Cardigan is a federal electoral district in Prince Edward Island, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.-Demographics:Ethnic groups: 98.5% White, 1.1% Native Canadian... , PE |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Paul Macklin Paul Macklin Paul Harold Macklin, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Northumberland—Quinte West of the Liberal Party caucus from 2000 to 2006.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Northumberland—Quinte West Northumberland—Quinte West Northumberland—Quinte West is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , ON |
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| February 16: Stated during 2nd reading debate, the opposition is being dishonest believing they can preserve the traditional definition without the use of the notwithstanding clause. | ||||||
| Gurbax Malhi | Yes | Yes | No | No | Bramalea—Gore—Malton Bramalea—Gore—Malton Bramalea—Gore—Malton is a federal and provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that is represented in the Canadian House of Commons.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: Stated that "for more than 6,000 years traditional marriage, defined as the union of a man and a woman, has allowed us to preserve and protect the strength of our families." Said that "children deserve, where possible, the opportunity to receive the warmth and comfort of a mother as well as the protection of a father." |
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| John Maloney | Yes | Yes | No | No | Welland Welland (electoral district) Welland is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1988, and since 2004. Its population in 2006 was 112,875.... , ON |
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| March 21: In 2nd reading of the bill, he said he agrees with civil unions, but not SSM. | ||||||
| Diane Marleau Diane Marleau Diane Marleau, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. She represented the riding of Sudbury in the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 2008, and was a cabinet minister in the government of Jean Chrétien... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Sudbury Sudbury (electoral district) Sudbury is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1949.Its population in 2001 was 89,443. The district is one of two serving the city of Greater Sudbury, Ontario.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Keith Martin | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.-Demographics:-Geography:It initially consisted of:... , BC |
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| February 1: Globe And Mail indicates vote for June 23: While debating Mo.17 to extend the sitting of the House, Martin stated those who are opposed should move on. Said "the horse left the barn" a long time ago and that none of the parties in the House have offered to use the Notwithstanding clause to override the Courts. |
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| Bill Matthews Bill Matthews William "Bill" Matthews is a Canadian politician.Matthews was a Progressive Conservative member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1982 to 1996... |
Absent | Yes | No | No | Random—Burin—St. George's Random—Burin—St. George's Random—Burin—St. George's is a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Demographics:Ethnic groups: 94.7% White, 4.8% Native Canadian... , NL |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| David McGuinty David McGuinty David Joseph McGuinty, MP is a Canadian lawyer politician from Ontario, Canada. He is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Ottawa South and sits in the Canadian House of Commons as the Liberal Party of Canada's Critic for Natural Resources... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Ottawa South Ottawa South Ottawa South is a federal electoral district in Ottawa in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is represented in the Canadian House of Commons by David McGuinty, brother of Ontario Premier and Ottawa South MPP Dalton McGuinty. The riding was created in 1987 from parts of Ottawa—Vanier, Ottawa... , ON |
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| Supports SSM (CEM) | ||||||
| John McKay John McKay (politician) John Norman McKay, PC, MP is a lawyer and a Canadian politician. He is the Liberal Member of Parliament for the riding of Scarborough—Guildwood. McKay was formerly the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance while the Liberal party governed, but now serves as an opposition MP... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Scarborough—Guildwood Scarborough—Guildwood Scarborough—Guildwood is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It was created in 2003 from parts of Scarborough Southwest and Scarborough Centre.... , ON |
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| March 21: During debate in the House of Commons, McKay once against stated he would be voting against C-38. June 20: Said on "COUNTDOWN: With Mike Duffey" that he has no problem with the Government sitting through the summer so that C-38 can go through the full democratic process it deserves. Said he has never received as many e-mails, faxes, and letters than any other issue. |
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| Dan McTeague Dan McTeague Daniel P. "Dan" McTeague, PC is a former Canadian Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Pickering—Scarborough East.-Background:He was born to a devoutly Catholic family, one of three children... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Pickering—Scarborough East Pickering—Scarborough East Pickering—Scarborough East is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.... , ON |
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| March 21: Parliamentary Secretary Dan McTeague confirmed during debate he would not vote in favour. | ||||||
| Maria Minna Maria Minna Maria Minna, PC, MP is a Canadian politician who represented the Toronto riding of Beaches—East York in the House of Commons as a member of the Liberal Party from 1993 to 2011.-Background:... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Beaches—East York Beaches—East York Beaches—East York is a federal electoral district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Shawn Murphy Shawn Murphy Shawn Murphy, PC, MP, QC is a Canadian politician.Murphy attended the University of Prince Edward Island, and later the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law, graduating with a law degree in 1976. He returned to Prince Edward Island and joined a local law practice, working alongside future... |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Charlottetown Charlottetown (electoral district) Charlottetown is a federal electoral district in Prince Edward Island, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , PE |
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| March 8: Told the CBC: "There's a lot of people on P.E.I. who hold opposing views, but again at the end of the day I believe we have to separate the church and the state from these discussions on the legislation. It's very clear that all organizations can deal with marriage in their own beliefs." (CBC) | ||||||
| Lynn Myers Lynn Myers Lynn A. Myers is a former Canadian politician.Before being elected federally, he was involved in politics in the Waterloo Region from 1978 to 1997. He served in various capacities including mayor of Wilmot Township, Township councillor and regional councillor... |
Absent | No | Yes | Yes | Kitchener—Conestoga Kitchener—Conestoga Kitchener—Conestoga is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , ON |
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| Supports SSM (CEM) April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. |
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| Anita Neville Anita Neville Anita Neville, MP was a Canadian politician. She was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal in the general election of 2000, and was re-elected in 2004 and 2006, before being defeated in 2011.-Early life and career:... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Winnipeg South Centre Winnipeg South Centre Winnipeg South Centre is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1925 to 1979 and since 1988.-Geography:... , MB |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Massimo Pacetti Massimo Pacetti Massimo Pacetti is a Canadian politician from Quebec, Canada. Pacetti has served in the Canadian House of Commons since winning a 2002 by-election in the riding of Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel... |
Absent | Yes | No | No | Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel Saint-Léonard—Saint Michel is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Denis Paradis Denis Paradis Denis Paradis, PC is a politician and lawyer from the Canadian province of Quebec. He served in the Canadian House of Commons from 1995 to 2006 and was a minister in the governments of Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Brome—Missisquoi Brome—Missisquoi Brome—Missisquoi is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Bernard Patry Bernard Patry Bernard Patry is a Canadian politician, and was a Member of Parliament for the riding of Pierrefonds—Dollard from 1993 to 2011.... |
No | No | No | Paired | Pierrefonds—Dollard Pierrefonds—Dollard Pierrefonds—Dollard is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. Its population in 2001 was 102,542.... , QC |
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| Patry surprisingly voted "no on 2nd reading". Patry had voted against Harper's amendment and the Alliance Motion. On the Election Prediction website, "Neal" predicted he would get re-elected: "He has told me that IF the Bill ever gets to third reading, he will still vote against it. This would ingratiate himself with the large numbers of practicing Catholics, Jews and Muslims in this riding." | ||||||
| Beth Phinney Beth Phinney Elizabeth Phinney is a former Canadian politician. She was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 until her retirement in 2005, representing the riding of Hamilton Mountain in Ontario for the Liberal Party.Phinney grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, and was educated at McMaster University... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Hamilton Mountain Hamilton Mountain Hamilton Mountain is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968. The riding is located in the Hamilton, Ontario region.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Jerry Pickard Jerry Pickard Jerry Pickard, PC, MP is a former Canadian politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 until his retirement in 2005 representing the riding of Chatham-Kent—Essex for the Liberal Party in his later terms in office.Pickard has Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education... |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Chatham-Kent—Essex Chatham-Kent—Essex Chatham-Kent—Essex is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Federal riding:... , ON |
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| Now supports same-sex marriage (London Free Press) May 4: The London Free Press reports that Pickard has chosen not to run in the next general election. |
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| Russ Powers Russ Powers Russ Powers is a Canadian politician. He is a former member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale for the Liberal Party.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Ancaster—Dundas—Flam.—Westdale Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.... , ON |
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| Indicated in email letter he would vote for it. April 21: Said C-38 is about civil marriage, and that the bill balances 2 aspects: freedom of religion, and extending civil rights to gays and lesbians. Said the bill was sent to the Supreme Court in order to ensure religious officials would be protected, which they endorsed. Stated the Court said that the Charter protects religious officials from performing both religious and civil marriages, if it should go contrary to their beliefs. Stated that Ontario and Quebec have expressed no problems despite thousands of ceremonies, even without extra protections that were added elsewhere. |
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| Marcel Proulx Marcel Proulx Marcel Proulx is a Canadian politician.Proulx is a former member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, having represented the riding of Hull—Aylmer from 1999 to 2011. Proulx is a former administrator, businessman, claim adjuster, and executive assistant... |
No | Absent | Absent | Yes | Hull—Aylmer Hull—Aylmer Hull—Aylmer is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1917.... , QC |
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| May 4: Absent from 2nd reading vote. It appears he may have received word he was to be chair of the committee on C-38, and thus wanted to be absent as to eliminate bias. His likely vote would be "yes". Firstly, since his riding is in Quebec, his constituents would most certainly not be opposed or at least not overwhelmingly. He was one of only some 50+ MPs in 1999 to vote against the alliance motion to protect the traditional definition of marriage. DefendMarriage.ca also lists him as a supporter of the bill. |
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| Yasmin Ratansi Yasmin Ratansi Yasmin Ratansi is a Canadian politician, who represented the riding of Don Valley East in the Canadian House of Commons. She is a member of the Liberal Party. Ratansi is an Ismaili Muslim, and was the first Muslim woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons.-Before politics:Born in Dar es... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Don Valley East Don Valley East Don Valley East is a federal electoral district in Canada that covers the northeast section of the North York part of Toronto. The federal riding was created in 1976 from parts of Willowdale, York East, York North, and York—Scarborough ridings.... , ON |
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| Supports same-sex marriage (CEM) | ||||||
| Karen Redman Karen Redman Karen Redman, PC is a Canadian politician. She was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2008, representing the riding of Kitchener Centre for the Liberal Party. She served as Chief Government Whip in the 2004-05 Parliament, and was the Chief Official Opposition Whip in the... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Kitchener Centre Kitchener Centre Kitchener Centre is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Political geography:... , ON |
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| April 4: While C-38 was in 2nd reading: States that C-38 is about equal rights, and that it is consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling. Said she is proud to defend the Charter and expanding a fundamental institution. February 2: Told the media she would "certainly support" extending civil marriage rights to gays and lesbians. |
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| Pablo Rodriguez | n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Honoré—Mercier, QC | |
| Rodriguez was enthusiastically applauding during Paul Martin's speech on Same-Sex Marriage and stood up when he received a standing ovation during the speech. Said he would vote for. | ||||||
| Anthony Rota Anthony Rota Anthony Rota is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2011, representing the riding of Nipissing—Timiskaming.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Nipissing—Timiskaming Nipissing—Timiskaming Nipissing—Timiskaming is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. The riding was formed by the amalgamation of the former Nipissing riding with the southeastern portion of the former Timiskaming—Cochrane... , ON |
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| February 1: Globe and Mail indicates vote for | ||||||
| Todd Russell Todd Russell Todd Norman Russell is a Canadian politician and was the Liberal member of Parliament for the riding of Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador from 2005 to 2011.-Early life:... |
n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | Labrador Labrador (electoral district) Labrador is a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1949.... , NL |
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| Elected in May 24 byelection. June 25: MarriageVote.ca said "the word is on the street" that Todd Russell supports same-sex marriage, and would be voting in favour of the bill. |
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| Michael Savage | n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Dartmouth—Cole Harbour Dartmouth—Cole Harbour Dartmouth—Cole Harbour is a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , NS |
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| March 21: Made a speech saying Canadians are 'justly proud' of the Charter of Rights, and that C-38 follows this. Believes that anything less than marriage is unacceptable; describes it as "a law whose time has come." Also said "it feels comfortably in my heart and mind." Another link for this MP: (CEM) |
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| Andy Savoy Andy Savoy -Early life:Savoy was raised in the Perth-Andover, New Brunswick area and educated at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton where he earned a Bachelor of Science in engineering as well as a Masters of Business Administration.-Entrance to politics:... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Tobique—Mactaquac Tobique—Mactaquac Tobique—Mactaquac is a federal electoral district in New Brunswick, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997... , NB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Francis Scarpaleggia Francis Scarpaleggia Francis Scarpaleggia, MP is a member of the Liberal Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for the riding of Lac-Saint-Louis, which encompasses the western tip of the island of Montreal, Quebec... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Lac-Saint-Louis, QC | |
| February 1: Globe And Mail indicates he would vote against | ||||||
| Judy Sgro Judy Sgro Judy Sgro, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. A member of the Liberal Party of Canada, she currently represents the electoral district of York West in the Canadian House of Commons.-Councillor:... |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | York West York West York West is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1904 and since 1917.Its population was 110,384 in 2001... , ON |
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| Voted with government on SSM http://www.marriagevote.ca/news.html#mp_id153 | ||||||
| Mario Silva Mario Silva Mario Silva, is a Canadian politician and a former Canadian Member of Parliament. Silva is a former a Toronto City Councillor and acting mayor."Acting Mayor" is a non-elected position. For example, the sets out the duties and powers of their Acting Mayor. Other cities will no doubt have somewhat... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Davenport Davenport (electoral district) Davenport is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1935. Its population in 2001 was 111,705.-Geography:... , ON |
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| March 21: Said he believes the country has embraced "this new way of thinking" of equal treatment for all. Voted "yes". He is gay himself. | ||||||
| Raymond Simard Raymond Simard Raymond Simard, PC is a politician from Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 2002 to 2008, representing the riding of Saint Boniface for the Liberal Party of Canada.... |
No | Yes | No | No | Saint Boniface Saint Boniface (electoral district) Saint Boniface is a federal electoral district that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925. It is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.In 1996, its English name was changed from "St. Boniface" to "Saint Boniface".... , MB |
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| Personally opposes SSM (CEM), voted against 2003 CA motion. April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. |
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| Scott Simms Scott Simms Scott Simms is a Canadian politician. He is the Liberal Member of Parliament for the Newfoundland and Labrador riding of Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor.-Early life:... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor is a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Demographics:... , NL |
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| April 1: Told CEM that although he truly wants to support it, the majority of his constituents do not, but voted “yes”. | ||||||
| David Smith David Smith (Quebec politician) David Smith is a Canadian politician.A former member of the Canadian House of Commons, Smith served as a city councillor in Maniwaki, Quebec until 2004. At this point, he ran in the Canadian federal election, 2004 for the Liberal Party of Canada in the riding of Pontiac where he won... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Pontiac Pontiac (electoral district) Pontiac is a federal electoral district in south-western Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1949 and since 1968.... , QC |
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| Voted for (Maclean's) | ||||||
| Lloyd St. Amand Lloyd St. Amand Lloyd St. Amand is a Canadian politician and a former Member of Parliament for the riding of Brant. He is a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Brant Brant (electoral district) Brant is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1904 to 1949 and since 1968.The federal riding was created in 1903. It consisted of Brant County excluding Brantford.... , ON |
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| Supports same-sex marriage (CEM) | ||||||
| Brent St. Denis Brent St. Denis Brent J. St. Denis is a Canadian politician. He was a Liberal member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2008, originally representing Algoma and later its successor ridings of Algoma—Manitoulin and Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing.St... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Paul Steckle Paul Steckle Paul Daniel Steckle is a former Canadian Member of Parliament for Huron—Bruce and a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. - Political positions :... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Huron—Bruce Huron—Bruce Huron—Bruce is a federalelectoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1953.-History:... , ON |
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| March 21: While in debate in the House, Steckle stated while he does support the charter, he personally does not believe C-38 flows within it—thus he would be voting against. | ||||||
| Paul Szabo Paul Szabo Paul John Mark Szabo is a Canadian politician. He is a former member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Mississauga South for the Liberal Party.-Early life and education:... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Mississauga South Mississauga South Mississauga South is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Andrew Telegdi Andrew Telegdi Andrew Telegdi, PC is a Canadian politician. He was a Liberal Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2008, representing Waterloo and the successor riding of Kitchener—Waterloo.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Kitchener—Waterloo, ON | |
| February 21: Said that if C-38 becomes law, Canada will join two other nations in leading the world in inclusiveness. Believes strongly that we are talking about inclusiveness and the kind of country Canadians want. | ||||||
| Lui Temelkovski Lui Temelkovski Lubomir "Lui" Temelkovski is a Canadian federal politician. He was the Member of Parliament for the riding of Oak Ridges—Markham in Ontario, representing the Liberal Party of Canada. He was first elected in the 2004 federal election and was re-elected in the 2006 election... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Oak Ridges—Markham Oak Ridges—Markham Oak Ridges—Markham is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. Its population in 2006 was 169,645., with 136,755 electors, the highest of any riding in Canada... , ON |
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| Personally supports same-sex marriage (CEM) | ||||||
| Robert G. Thibault | No | No | Yes | Yes | West Nova West Nova West Nova is a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.... , NS |
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| March 21: 2nd reading of the bill, Parliamentary Secretary of Health, Thibault said he has a responsibility to uphold the Charter of Rights and Freedoms: that every Canadian is equal before the law. | ||||||
| Alan Tonks Alan Tonks Alan Tonks is a Canadian politician. He was the Liberal MP for the federal electoral district of York South—Weston in Toronto from 2000 to 2011, and was the final Metro Toronto Chairman before the amalgamation of Metro Toronto into the new City of Toronto.-Background:Tonks is the son of the late... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | York South—Weston York South—Weston York South—Weston is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.-Electoral district:It is in the west-end of Toronto. The riding has a largely working class and immigrant population... , ON |
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| March 21: Said he believes most of his constituents are against; his personal beliefs are the same. Tonks does, however, support the concept of civil unions. | ||||||
| Paddy Torsney Paddy Torsney Patricia Ann "Paddy" Torsney, PC is a Canadian politician. She is a former member of the Canadian House of Commons, previously representing the riding of Burlington for the Liberal Party... |
Absent | No | Yes | Yes | Burlington Burlington (electoral district) Burlington is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.-Geography:It consists of the southern part of the city of Burlington, Ontario.... , ON |
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| Indicated support for SSM in December 9 Hamilton Spectator. | ||||||
| Rose-Marie Ur Rose-Marie Ur Rose-Marie Margaret Ur is a Canadian politician. She was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 until 2005 and, in her final term in office, represented the riding of Middlesex—Kent—Lambton for the Liberal Party.- Biography :Ur was educated at the Strathroy Middlesex General... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Lambton—Kent—Middlesex Lambton—Kent—Middlesex Lambton—Kent—Middlesex is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.... , ON |
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| March 21: Stated during debate of the bill she would vote against. May 4: London Free Press reports that Ur has chosen not to run in the next federal general election. Ur won her seat by only 164 votes over a Conservative MP. |
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| Roger Valley Roger Valley Roger Valley is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2008, representing the riding of Kenora for the Liberal Party.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Kenora Kenora (electoral district) Kenora is a federal and former provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004, and was represented in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from the early twentieth century.... , ON |
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| Supports same-sex marriage (CEM) | ||||||
| Tom Wappel Tom Wappel Thomas William "Tom" Wappel is a Canadian politician. He was a Liberal member of the House of Commons from 1988 to 2008, representing the Toronto riding of Scarborough West and its successor riding of Scarborough Southwest. He did not seek re-election in the 2008 general election.Wappel is a... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Scarborough Southwest Scarborough Southwest Scarborough Southwest is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons.On Toronto City Council, the southeast portion is represented by Gary Crawford. The northwest section is represented by Michelle Berardinetti.-Geography:It covers the... , ON |
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| February 18: While C-38 was being debated in its 2nd reading, said same-sex marriage is not a right and that no country in the world has declared it so. Said he would vote against. | ||||||
| Bryon Wilfert Bryon Wilfert Bryon J. Wilfert, PC was a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Richmond Hill for the Liberal Party from 1997 to 2011... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Richmond Hill Richmond Hill (electoral district) Richmond Hill is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It was created in 2003 from parts of Oak Ridges riding.-Geography:... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Borys Wrzesnewskyj Borys Wrzesnewskyj Borys Wrzesnewskyj is a Canadian politician who represented the riding of Etobicoke Centre in the Canadian House of Commons in the 38th, 39th and 40th Parliaments. He is a member of the Liberal Party.-Background:... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Etobicoke Centre, ON | |
| Said he would support it. | ||||||
| Paul Zed Paul Zed Paul Zed is a Canadian lawyer, professor, and politician.Paul Zed was born in Toronto on December 31, 1956 and received his early education from local Saint John, NB schools, graduating from St... |
n/a | Paired | No | No | Saint John Saint John (electoral district) Saint John is a federal electoral district in southern New Brunswick, Canada. With its predecessor ridings, St. John—Albert and Saint John—Lancaster, the area has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1917... , NB |
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| Opposes same-sex marriage (CEM) April 12: Abstained from voting on Harper's amendment (paired with supporter Francine Lalonde); recovering from heart attack (MarriageVote) |
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At the Conservative convention, delegates overwhelmingly approved the definition of marriage as only being between one man and one woman as a matter of party policy with 74% in favour, and 26% opposed. Stephen Harper allowed his caucus a free vote.| Name | 2003 Alliance motion | Harper amend. | 2nd reading | 3rd reading | Riding | |
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| Jim Abbott Jim Abbott (politician) James "Jim" Abbott, PC, MP was a Conservative member of Canada's House of Commons. Abbott was a member of the Reform Party from 1993 to 2000 and a member of the Canadian Alliance from 2000 to 2004... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Kootenay—Columbia Kootenay—Columbia Kootenay—Columbia is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:Consisting of:* the Regional District of East Kootenay;... , BC |
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| April 5: C-38 2nd reading speech: Said that the majority of his constituents are in favour for Harper's amendment for civil unions, and he would vote that way. Said that some laws are customized for the protection of children. He said this doesn't mean we're not equal, it just means we're not the same. | ||||||
| Diane Ablonczy Diane Ablonczy Diane Ablonczy, PC, MP is a Canadian Member of Parliament, representing the riding of Calgary--Nose Hill in the Canadian House of Commons as a member of the Conservative Party of Canada. She is the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and was appointed on January 4, 2011. She was previously... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Calgary—Nose Hill Calgary—Nose Hill Calgary—Nose Hill is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:... , AB |
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| April 4: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, Diane said that the majority of Canadians are against and that changing the definition would change the effectiveness of marriage as the underpinning of society. | ||||||
| Dean Allison Dean Allison Dean Allison is a Canadian politician. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2004 federal election for the new riding of Niagara West—Glanbrook... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Niagara West—Glanbrook Niagara West—Glanbrook Niagara West—Glanbrook is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.The riding was created in 2003 from parts of Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Aldershot,... , ON |
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| March 24: During 2nd reading debate, Allison confirmed his opposition and stated that he believes in 2 things: marriage between a man and a woman, and openness and accountability for a person's vote. He also indicated opposition to SSM in December 9 Hamilton Spectator May 2: Stated in the House in a speech that 90% of his constituents are against redefining marriage. May 3: Made another speech against the bill. |
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| Rona Ambrose Rona Ambrose Ronalee "Rona" Ambrose, PC, MP is the Minister of Public Works and Government Services for Canada, Vice-Chair of the Treasury Board Cabinet committee, Minister of State for Status of Women Canada and Minister of Western Economic Diversification.In the previous Parliament, she was Canada's Minister... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Edmonton—Spruce Grove Edmonton—Spruce Grove Edmonton—Spruce Grove is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. It is a suburban riding in Edmonton.The electoral district was created in 2003 from St... , AB |
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| February 18: In 2nd reading debate of bill C-38, she stated that the position of the Conservative party is reasonable—enshrining marriage as between a man and a woman, and creating civil unions for other relationships. | ||||||
| Rob Anders Rob Anders Robert J. "Rob" Anders is a Canadian politician He is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada and has represented the riding of Calgary West since 1997.-Early life:... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Calgary West Calgary West Calgary West is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1917 to 1953, and since 1979. It is located in the western part of the City of Calgary.... , AB |
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| February 21: Presented a petition in the House against equal marriage. Said heterosexual marriage "just works so well". April 5: During debate, he said: "There are things we can learn from history. I only wish that my colleagues across the way, rather than referring to modernity and some of the modern philosophies, would instead refer to 6,000 years of written human history and observe closely what ramifications changes to law have had." |
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| David L. Anderson David L. Anderson David L. Anderson is a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons representing Cypress Hills—Grasslands, a position he has held since 2000. He was a member of the Canadian Alliance from 2000 to 2003. He is a businessman, and a farmer... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Cypress Hills—Grasslands Cypress Hills—Grasslands Cypress Hills—Grasslands is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-History:... , SK |
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| March 24: Made a speech in the house of common blasting MPs for changing their stance on the issue. Said that "marriage has from time immemorial been firmly grounded in our legal tradition, one that is itself a reflection of long-standing philosophical and religious traditions." May 3: Made a speech criticizing PM Paul Martin for being against the traditional marriage and seeing it as a charter right. Said " If it is an issue of human rights it is interesting that the Prime Minister has chosen not to force his caucus to vote for it. How can this be a charter right when the Prime Minister has told half the caucus they can vote how they want and the other half to vote the way he wants them to vote?" |
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| Dave Batters Dave Batters David Batters was a Canadian politician.Born in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Batters was a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Palliser from 2004 to 2008... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Palliser Palliser -People:* Anthony Palliser , painter* Arthur Palliser , Royal Navy admiral* Charles Palliser , American-born, British-based novelist* George Palliser , Second World War Royal Air Force fighter pilot... , SK |
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| April 5: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he said he supports the conservative party amendment for civil unions. Said his constituents have told him "time and time again" they want to preserve the traditional definition while providing the same benefits for same-sex couples. | ||||||
| Leon Benoit | Yes | Yes | No | No | Vegreville—Wainwright Vegreville—Wainwright Vegreville—Wainwright is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-History:This riding was created in 2003 from Lakeland, Elk Island and Crowfoot ridings... , AB |
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| February 16: During 2nd reading debate in the House, he said that his constituents feel that it is wrong that the courts have been involved in defining marriage. May 3: Referenced expert Eugene Meehan, former executive legal officer of the Supreme Court of Canada and his recent declaration that the traditional definition of marriage can be restored and that the Supreme Court's decision was advisory only, and non-binding. Said that in the past the Supreme Court has recognized the importance of protecting children's best interest. Stated that the Supreme Court ruled protection over how marriages are performed lies within provincial jurisdiction, and therefore, religious freedom cannot be fully protected. |
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| James Bezan James Bezan James Bezan is a Canadian politician. In 2004, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Conservative.... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Selkirk—Interlake Selkirk—Interlake Selkirk—Interlake is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1976 to 1987, and since 1997.... , MB |
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| March 21: Confirmed his opposition to the bill in his speech during debate in the House | ||||||
| Garry Breitkreuz Garry Breitkreuz Garry W. Breitkreuz is a Canadian politician. He is currently the Conservative Party of Canada member of the Canadian House of Commons from Yorkton—Melville.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Yorkton—Melville Yorkton—Melville Yorkton—Melville is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.-History:The electoral district was created in 1966 from Yorkton, Melville and Mackenzie ridings.... , SK |
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| February 21: Presented a petition against SSM. March 21: C-38 was in 2nd reading when he confirmed he's opposed to allowing same-sex couples the right to marry. |
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| Gord Brown Gord Brown Gordon "Gord" Brown is a Canadian politician. He is a current member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the Ontario riding of Leeds—Grenville as a Conservative member.... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Leeds—Grenville Leeds—Grenville Leeds—Grenville is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.It consists of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.-History:... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Colin Carrie Colin Carrie Colin Carrie is a Canadian politician. He is a current member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Oshawa in the province of Ontario for the Conservative Party of Canada.-Personal life:... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Oshawa Oshawa (electoral district) Oshawa is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Bill Casey Bill Casey William D. "Bill" Casey is a Canadian politician. He is a former Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons.-Life and career:... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley Cumberland—Colchester–Musquodoboit Valley is a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , NS |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Rick Casson Rick Casson Richard L. Casson is a Canadian politician. Casson was a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Lethbridge from 1997 to 2011.-Before politics:... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Lethbridge Lethbridge (electoral district) Lethbridge is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1917... , AB |
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| February 21: During 2nd reading debate, Casson thanked his colleagues thoughts against SSM. He said the definition of marriage has been one that has kept his staff, e-mails and Internet connections very busy. | ||||||
| David Chatters David Chatters David Cameron Chatters is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2006 representing the riding of Athabasca until the 2004 election when he switched to the riding of Westlock—St... |
Yes | Yes | Absent | No | Westlock--St. Paul, AB | |
| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Mike Chong | n/a | Yes | No | No | Wellington—Halton Hills Wellington—Halton Hills Wellington—Halton Hills is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.The Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills is Mike Chong of the Conservative Party of Canada.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| John Cummins | Yes | Yes | No | No | Delta—Richmond East Delta—Richmond East Delta—Richmond East is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:It is located in the Metro Vancouver, and consists of:... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Stockwell Day Stockwell Day Stockwell Burt Day, Jr., PC, MP is a former Canadian politician, and a member of the Conservative Party of Canada. He is a former cabinet minister in Alberta, and a former leader of the Canadian Alliance. Day was MP for the riding of Okanagan—Coquihalla in British Columbia and the president of... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Okanagan—Coquihalla Okanagan—Coquihalla Okanagan—Coquihalla is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:... , BC |
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| March 24: While in 2nd reading debate, he said that "marriage is not an absolute right either. I cannot marry my sister, or my brother for that matter." Said the media is not reporting the Supreme Court didn't say the traditional definition was unconstitutional. May 3: Made another speech in the House, this time focusing more on the legal aspects of marriage. Said that the Supreme Court of Canada did not require Parliament redefining marriage. |
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| Barry Devolin Barry Devolin Barry Devolin, MP is a Canadian politician. He is a current Member of Parliament serving the riding of Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock.... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968. Its population in 2001 was 111,343... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Norman Doyle Norman Doyle Norman E. Doyle, is a Canadian businessman and politician in Newfoundland and Labrador.Doyle was a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1979 to 1993. He was a Conservative Party of Canada Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons. He represented the riding of... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | St. John's East St. John's East St. John's East is a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1949.... , NL |
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| April 5: During 2nd reading debate, he said he believes an institution like marriage is at the cornerstone of society. Said the Liberal government cannot "without a shadow of a doubt" ensure that churches will not be forced to perform same-sex marriages against their will. Believes one day they will be forced to do so. | ||||||
| John Duncan John Duncan (Canadian politician) John Morris Duncan, PC, MP, is a Canadian politician sitting as a member of the Canadian Parliament from 1993 to January 2006 and again from October 2008... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Vancouver Island North Vancouver Island North Vancouver Island North is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:... , BC |
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| March 21: Confirmed once again in debate on 2nd reading that he would vote against the bill. | ||||||
| Ken Epp Ken Epp Ken Epp is a Canadian politician.Epp was a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Edmonton—Sherwood Park since its creation in June 2004. He was previously the MP for Elk Island from 1993 to 2004... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Edmonton—Sherwood Park Edmonton—Sherwood Park Edmonton—Sherwood Park is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , AB |
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| April 4: In 2nd reading, said the direction the Government is taking "is the wrong one". | ||||||
| Diane Finley Diane Finley Diane Finley, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. She serves as Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development in the cabinet of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Of the 12 MPs in the Priorities and Planning Committee of cabinet , known as the inner cabinet, she is the only woman... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Haldimand—Norfolk Haldimand—Norfolk Haldimand—Norfolk is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 to 1997, and since 2004. Its Member of Parliament is Conservative Diane Finley... , ON |
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| April 4: During 2nd reading debate, she said that opposite sex and same-sex relationships need to be differentiated and thus she would be voting against. Also said the continuation of society would be threatened. | ||||||
| Brian Fitzpatrick Brian Fitzpatrick (Canadian politician) Brian Fitzpatrick is a Canadian politician.After serving as a board of education trustee in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Fitzpatrick ran in the Canadian federal election, 2000 for the Canadian Alliance... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Prince Albert Prince Albert (electoral district) Prince Albert is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1908 to 1988, and since 1997.-Geography:... , SK |
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| April 4: In 2nd reading, she stated that certain people should go back to school or the institutions that they did attend and reexamine some of the papers they wrote about where we got important principles from. Said Parliament is not a threat to democracy. Said 90% of constituents in his riding are against the bill. | ||||||
| Stephen Fletcher | n/a | Yes | No | No | Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-History:... , MB |
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| April 5: Said his constituents and the majority of Canadians believe that marriage is a basic institution and that gays and lesbians deserve equality, but in the form of a civil union | ||||||
| Paul Forseth Paul Forseth Paul Eugene Forseth is a Canadian politician, who was a Member of Parliament for British Columbia from 1993 to 2006.He was first elected as the Member of Parliament for New Westminster—Burnaby in the 1993 federal election, as a member of the Reform Party of Canada, defeating New Democrat Member of... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | New Westminster—Coquitlam New Westminster—Coquitlam New Westminster—Coquitlam is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 to 1988, and since 2004.-Demographics:... , BC |
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| March 21: On 2nd reading of C-38, he made a speech in opposition to the bill. Also stated: "About marriage, my community has been very clear about what constitutes a marriage and what does not. No trickery of law or of sociological prescription or sentimental plea seems to change what people in my community say. They tell me that these other arrangements that we may accommodate in law are just not marriage. They are something else. People know it is not marriage." | ||||||
| Cheryl Gallant Cheryl Gallant Cheryl Gallant, MP is a Conservative Canadian politician representing the riding of Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke.-Personal life:... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.It is represented by Cheryl Gallant of the Conservative Party.... , ON |
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| February 21: Presented several petitions against the bill, and is one of the most right-winged conservatives in the caucus. April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. |
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| Peter Goldring Peter Goldring Peter Goldring is a Canadian federal politician.Goldring is currently a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Edmonton East since 2004, Edmonton Centre-East since 2000, and Edmonton East from 1997 to 2000... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Edmonton East Edmonton East Edmonton East is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1917.The district includes a portion of the city of Edmonton.-Geography:... , AB |
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| March 21: Made a speech during 2nd reading in the House of Commons confirming he is voting against C-38. May 2: Referenced Bishop Henry and his stance on opposing gay marriage. Said a healthy Canadian society is best assured through the "traditional family". |
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| Gary Goodyear Gary Goodyear Gary T. Goodyear, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. He is a current member of the Canadian House of Commons, having been elected to represent the riding of Cambridge as a Conservative in 2004. On October 30, 2008 he was named Minister of State for Science & Technology within Prime Minister Stephen... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Cambridge Cambridge (electoral district) Cambridge is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979. Its population in 2001 was 119,140.-Geography:... , ON |
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| February 16: In 2nd reading, he stated that while he hopes "one day a word will come to mean as much to same sex couples as the word marriage has come to mean to heterosexual couples", he is against that word being 'marriage'. April 21: Said no human rights international tribunal has ever declared same-sex marriage a right. Said the notwithstanding clause does not have to be used to preserve the traditional definition of marriage. |
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| Jim Gouk Jim Gouk James William "Jim" Gouk is a Canadian politician.Gouk began his political career as an alderman in Castlegar, British Columbia. Gouk would enter federal politics in 1993 when he was elected into the Canadian House of Commons. In the Canadian federal election, 1993 he was elected in Kootenay... |
Yes | Yes | No | Absent | British Columbia Southern Interior British Columbia Southern Interior British Columbia Southern Interior is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Description:... , BC |
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| February 21: While in 2nd reading, Jim stated his opposition to Martin not allowing his Cabinet ministers a "free vote". Voted against. May 3: Referenced one of his constituents' published article, in which it stated: "Why is the term 'Civil Union' unacceptable? Perhaps, it has nothing to do with the recognition of a lifetime commitment between two people, and everything to do with the destruction of the idea of what marriage truly is? Why did the lesbian couple that took their cause to the Supreme Court apply for a divorce only five days after they were married? Hmmm." |
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| Gurmant Grewal Gurmant Grewal Gurmant Singh Grewal, is a Canadian politician and former Conservative Party of Canada Member of Parliament. Gurmant and his wife, Nina Grewal, were the first married couple to serve in the Canadian House of Commons at the same time... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Newton—North Delta Newton—North Delta Newton—North Delta is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , BC |
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| April 4: C-38 in 2nd reading: Said he opposes changing the definition of marriage in which essentially requires procreation. Said traditional family values are at stake. However, said homosexual relations deserves equal legal recognition of their love and commitment. | ||||||
| Nina Grewal Nina Grewal Narinder Kaur Grewal, MP , is a Canadian politician of the Conservative Party. She was elected in the general election of June 2004 to represent the constituency of Fleetwood—Port Kells, British Columbia.... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Fleetwood—Port Kells Fleetwood—Port Kells Fleetwood—Port Kells is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:... , BC |
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| March 24: When C-38 was in 2nd reading, she made a speech criticizing Paul Martin for not allowing a free vote of his cabinet ministers. Said her constituents are against the legislation. Said Anne McLellan and the Prime Minister broke their promise to preserve the traditional definition when they voted with the alliance motion to do so in 1999. Said the Liberal government delays and waits for the courts to respond. | ||||||
| Helena Guergis Helena Guergis Helena C. Guergis, PC, is a Canadian politician. She has represented Simcoe—Grey in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004, and was appointed Minister of State on October 30, 2008, following the October 14, 2008 Canadian federal election... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Simcoe—Grey Simcoe—Grey Simcoe—Grey is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.It was created in 1996 from parts of Barrie—Simcoe—Bradford, Bruce—Grey, Simcoe Centre, Simcoe North, Wellington—Grey—Dufferin—Simcoe and York—Simcoe.It consists of... , ON |
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| April 14: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: Said in the House of Commons that the majority of Canadians are seeking middle ground on this issue. "They believe that marriage is a basically heterosexual institution, but that same sex couples also have rights to equality within society that should be recognized and protected. We believe the Conservative amendments speak to the majority of Canadians who are in the middle on this issue." |
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| Art Hanger Art Hanger Arthur "Art" Hanger is a Canadian politician.Hanger is a former member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, having represented the riding of Calgary Northeast since 1993 until his retirement in 2008. He has also been a member of the Reform Party of Canada , and the... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Calgary Northeast Calgary Northeast Calgary Northeast is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. It is an urban riding in the city of Calgary.-History:... , AB |
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| April 5: While in 2nd reading, he stated that never in his wildest dreams did he think parliament would be here today redefining the union of 1 man and 1 woman. Said marriage pre-dates the existence of Canada, and said we have to solve this issue via a national referendum. | ||||||
| Stephen Harper Stephen Harper Stephen Joseph Harper is the 22nd and current Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Conservative Party. Harper became prime minister when his party formed a minority government after the 2006 federal election... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Calgary Southwest Calgary Southwest Calgary Southwest is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. The district is in the southwest part of the City of Calgary, south of Glenmore Trail, and west of the Canadian Pacific railway.The seat is held by Prime... , AB |
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| February 16: During debate, he stated that the PM does not decide or define rights, and that the Prime Minister "does not interpret the Charter of Rights". Believes the Supreme Court didn't answer question #4 as per Martin hoping for an answer that would have supported his position. Harper introduced an amendment which was defeated on April 12 , 164-132. | ||||||
| Richard Harris Richard Harris Richard St John Harris was an Irish actor, singer-songwriter, theatrical producer, film director and writer.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Cariboo—Prince George Cariboo—Prince George Cariboo—Prince George is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. April 21: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he made a speech in the House expressing his proud stance of "defending marriage". Made reference to the some 15,000 protesters that gathered on Parliament Hill on April 9, citing opposition to the bill. |
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| Jeremy Harrison Jeremy Harrison Jeremy Harrison, is a Canadian politician, currently representing the riding of Meadow Lake in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Demographics:... , SK |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 2: In the House, stated: "To this date, no international human rights body and no national supreme court has ever found that there is a human right to same sex marriage. The only courts that have found in favour of a right to same sex marriage are provincial or state level courts in Canada and the United States." |
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| Loyola Hearn Loyola Hearn Loyola Hearn, PC is the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland. He served as a Member of the Canadian House of Commons from 2000 to 2008, and as Minister of Fisheries and Oceans from February 6, 2006 to October 30, 2008.... |
Absent | Yes | No | No | St. John's South—Mount Pearl St. John's South—Mount Pearl St. John's South redirects here. For the provincial electoral district please see St. John's South St. John's South—Mount Pearl is a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Demographics:Ethnic groups:... , NL |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Russ Hiebert | n/a | Yes | No | No | South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-History:... , BC |
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| March 24: During 2nd reading debate in the House of Commons, Hiebert said the Liberal Government is misleading Canadians, and he intends to go against the bill. | ||||||
| Jay Hill Jay Hill Jay D. Hill PC is a former Canadian politician and member of the Conservative Party of Canada. He was the Member of Parliament for the riding of Prince George—Peace River from 1993 until his retirement in 2010. He also served as Government House Leader in the Canadian House of Commons during his... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Prince George—Peace River Prince George—Peace River Prince George—Peace River is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.-Geography:... , BC |
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| February 18: Commented during 2nd reading debate by saying "the Prime Minister has chosen to relegate the historical, ages-old, traditional definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman, to the exclusion of all others, to the scrap heap of history." April 4: Commented once again during 2nd reading—said that his constituents and his own opinion are against. Said it would abolish the norm of a father/mother relationship. Supported Harper's amendment for civil unions. |
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| Betty Hinton Betty Hinton Betty Zane Hinton is a Canadian politician, previously representing the constituency of Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo in the federal parliament.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Rahim Jaffer Rahim Jaffer Rahim Nizar Jaffer is a former Canadian politician and a former Member of Parliament. He served in the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2008, representing the Alberta riding of Edmonton—Strathcona as a member of the Conservative Party. He was the first Muslim elected to the Canadian Parliament... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Edmonton—Strathcona Edmonton—Strathcona Edmonton—Strathcona is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1953. It spans the south central part of the city of Edmonton.-Geography:... , AB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Brian Jean Brian Jean Brian M. Jean is a Canadian politician representing the riding of Athabasca in the House of Commons.-Early life and education:... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Fort McMurray—Athabasca Fort McMurray—Athabasca Fort McMurray—Athabasca is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968... , AB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Dale Johnston Dale Johnston F. Dale Johnston is a former Canadian politician. He began his career in politics in 1986 as a councillor in Ponoka, and he then became reeve in 1989. In Canadian federal election, 1993, he was elected into the Canadian House of Commons. He was elected as a member of the Reform Party of Canada in... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Wetaskiwin Wetaskiwin (electoral district) Wetaskiwin is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925.-Geography:... , AB |
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| April 4: During 2nd reading, he stated that marriage is a time-honoured institution that has stood the test of time and is a key foundation of how our society has been built. May 2: Stated in the House that the Conservatives position for equal status of same-sex couples through civil unions is reasonable. |
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| Randy Kamp Randy Kamp Randy Kamp is a Canadian politician. He is the current Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission.... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Demographics:-Geography:... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Gerald Keddy Gerald Keddy Gerald Gordon Keddy is a Canadian politician. Keddy is a former Christmas tree grower, and offshore drill operator. He is currently serving as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade Canada. His wife, Judy Streatch, is a former Nova Scotia MLA and cabinet minister.-Life... |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | South Shore—St. Margaret's South Shore—St. Margaret's South Shore–St. Margaret's is a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968. It covers the South Shore region of Nova Scotia.... , NS |
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| March 1: Keddy releases a public opinion poll done in his riding. 46% favour the traditional definition, 45% favour the definition C-38 would bring. March 20: Mr. Keddy confirms to The Halifax Herald once again that he's willing to take the risk of voting for C-38 "because this is an issue of civil rights". After the Conservative Convention, DefendMarriage Groups tried to single him out, he responded by saying they won't be able to change his mind. April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. May 4: Voted to bring the bill to committee stage, past 2nd reading. |
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| Jason Kenney Jason Kenney Jason T. Kenney, PC, MP is Canada's current Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. He has represented the riding of Calgary Southeast in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Calgary Southeast Calgary Southeast Calgary Southeast is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. The district is in the southeast part of the City of Calgary... , AB |
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| Said homosexuals in fact marry all the time, and nothing is preventing them from doing so. Essentially, they can still enter into marriage if they found an accepting woman. April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. |
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| Ed Komarnicki Ed Komarnicki Edward "Ed" Komarnicki is a Canadian politician.A lawyer, Komarnicki was elected into the Canadian House of Commons in the Canadian federal election, 2004 as the Conservative Party of Canada candidate in the riding of Souris—Moose Mountain... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Souris—Moose Mountain Souris—Moose Mountain Souris—Moose Mountain is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.-Geography:... , SK |
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| March 21: In the continuing debate of the bill in the House of Commons, he stated he would vote against, and that Martin will pay a price at the next federal election. | ||||||
| Daryl Kramp Daryl Kramp Daryl Kramp is a Canadian politician. He is a current member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing Prince Edward—Hastings as a Conservative.... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Prince Edward—Hastings Prince Edward—Hastings Prince Edward—Hastings is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Guy Lauzon Guy Lauzon Guy Lauzon is a Canadian politician. He is a current member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry as a Conservative. He was born in St... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.Its population in 2001 was 98,933.-Geography:... , ON |
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| While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he said it is contrary to his religious beliefs and his faith, and that although others disagree, he is responsible to his constituents. Said he sent out a survey which showed 90% of his constituents were opposed. Believes human rights have nothing to do with the word "marriage" Globe and Mail February 1, 2005 survey indicated he would vote against. |
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| Tom Lukiwski Tom Lukiwski Tom Lukiwski is a Canadian politician. He is the current Conservative Member of Parliament for the Saskatchewan riding of Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre. Born in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, he was a businessman and political administrator.... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:... , SK |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Gary Lunn Gary Lunn Gary Vincent Lunn, PC, MP is the former Canadian Member of Parliament for the British Columbia riding of Saanich—Gulf Islands. He served in the House of Commons from 1997 to 2011, first as a member of the Reform Party of Canada and subsequently as a member of the Canadian Alliance and the... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Saanich—Gulf Islands Saanich—Gulf Islands Saanich—Gulf Islands is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| James Lunney James Lunney James D. Lunney is a Canadian politician. He is the current Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Nanaimo—Alberni.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Nanaimo—Alberni Nanaimo—Alberni Nanaimo—Alberni is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 to 1988... , BC |
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| Said that he's sure most of his constituents would want to retain the traditional definition of marriage. Said 500 people showed up outside his office in 2004 to support traditional marriage. Said the Supreme Court did not demand the parliament must redefinition marriage, only that they could do so if they chose to. | ||||||
| Peter MacKay Peter MacKay Peter Gordon MacKay, PC, QC, MP is a lawyer and politician from Nova Scotia, Canada. He is the Member of Parliament for Central Nova and currently serves as Minister of National Defence in the Cabinet of Canada.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Central Nova Central Nova Central Nova is a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1997 and since 2004. Its population in 2001 was 73,722.... , NS |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Dave MacKenzie | n/a | Yes | No | No | Oxford Oxford (electoral district) Oxford is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since the 1935 election.It consists of the county of Oxford.... , ON |
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| February 21: Confirmed he's against SSM in a speech in the House. | ||||||
| Inky Mark Inky Mark Inky Mark is a Canadian politician and a former member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the Manitoba riding of Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette. Mark is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1904... , MB |
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| April 4: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Ted Menzies Ted Menzies Ted Menzies, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. He currently represents the electoral district of Macleod in the Canadian House of Commons and serves as Minister of State for Finance.- In opposition :... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Macleod Macleod (electoral district) Macleod is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1908 to 1968 and since 1988... , AB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he stated that "opposing Bill C-38 is not about denying rights. It is not about jeopardizing the Charter of Rights and Freedoms as the Prime Minister would like us to believe. It is a complex public policy issue and one that would have an impact on every Canadian." |
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| Rob Merrifield Rob Merrifield Robert "Rob" Merrifield, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. He is the Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, and was the Minister of State for Transport from October 2008 to May 2011.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Yellowhead Yellowhead (electoral district) Yellowhead is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979. The district is in west-central Alberta, and represents the counties of Yellowhead, Woodlands, Lac Ste. Anne, Barrhead, the improvement districts No. 9 and No... , AB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Larry Miller Larry Miller (politician) Larry Miller is a Canadian politician. He is a current member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound for the Conservative Party.... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound is a federal electoral district that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1935.... , ON |
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| April 4: C-38 in second reading: Said that traditional marriage must be protected. Said that he agrees with his constituents that there are many other issues that are more important like health care, and that biased-judges should not be redefining marriage. | ||||||
| Bob Mills Bob Mills (politician) Robert Mills is a former Canadian federal politician.-Early life:Mills was born in Young, Saskatchewan but moved at the age of twelve to Saskatoon. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Science and with an Education diploma... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Red Deer Red Deer (electoral district) Red Deer is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1908.-History:This riding was created in 1907 from Calgary and Strathcona ridings. At the time this was an overwhelmingly rural riding with only the then small town of Red... , AB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| James Moore James Moore (Canadian politician) James Moore, PC, MP is the Canadian Member of Parliament for Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam. He is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada... |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Demographics:Consisting of the following parts of the Greater Vancouver Regional District:... , BC |
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| December 18, 2004: In an e-mail to his constituents, he stated "Canada's constitution mandates that the federal government define the word 'marriage', and that definition must respect the Charter principle that all Canadians must be treated equally under the law. In a perfect world, the two principles of equality and respecting the origins of the word 'marriage' would be met with registered domestic partnerships or civil unions for all couples. However, this compromise is not possible given Canada's current legal framework. The equality right to marriage for same-sex and opposite-sex couples is a right in British Columbia that can only be taken away by invoking the notwithstanding clause, or amending the Constitution. Polls have consistently showed that Canadians overwhelmingly do not support either such action."(Inkless Wells) April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. May 4: Stayed true to his promise, and voted in favour. |
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| Rob Moore | n/a | Yes | No | No | Fundy Royal Fundy Royal Fundy Royal is a federal electoral district in southern New Brunswick, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968... , NB |
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| Introduced bill C-268 in the House of Commons and asked for the bill to continue on to 2nd reading, and then to be referred to a committee. The motion was deemed non-votable and dropped because it was unconstitutional in its approach. May 2: Made a speech in the House saying that Canadians are telling them they want to preserve tradition, but support equal rights through civil unions. Stated that poll results consistently show Canadians want to keep the definition of marriage, as the union of 1 man and 1 woman, to the exclusion of all others. |
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| Rob Nicholson Rob Nicholson Robert Douglas "Rob" Nicholson, PC, QC, MP , is the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. He is a current member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Niagara Falls for the Conservative Party and the current Minister of Justice after serving for one year as... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Niagara Falls Niagara Falls (electoral district) Niagara Falls is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1953.It consists of the city of Niagara Falls and the towns of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Fort Erie.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Gordon O'Connor Gordon O'Connor Gordon James O'Connor, is a retired Brigadier-General, businessman, lobbyist, and current Canadian Member of Parliament and the Minister of State and Chief Government Whip.... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Carleton—Mississippi Mills Carleton—Mississippi Mills Carleton–Mississippi Mills is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.... , ON |
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| March 21: Vote against the bill as outlined in his speech today. | ||||||
| Deepak Obhrai Deepak Obhrai Deepak Obhrai is a Canadian politician, representing the riding of Calgary East for the Conservative Party of Canada. He is currently serving as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Calgary East Calgary East Calgary East is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1925 to 1953, 1979 to 1988, and since 1997... , AB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Bev Oda Bev Oda The Hon. Beverley Joan "Bev" Oda, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. She is a current member of the Canadian House of Commons, as well as the first Japanese-Canadian MP and cabinet minister in Canadian history. She represents the riding of Durham for the Conservative Party of Canada. She was... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Durham Durham (electoral district) Durham is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1904 to 1968, and since 1988.... , ON |
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| Indicated to the Port Perry Star that she would vote against bill C-38 | ||||||
| Brian Pallister Brian Pallister Brian William Pallister is a Canadian politician. He represented the riding of Portage—Lisgar in the Canadian House of Commons from 2000 to 2008. He previously served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1992 to 1997, and was a cabinet minister in the provincial government of Gary Filmon... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Portage—Lisgar Portage—Lisgar Portage—Lisgar is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Demographics:-Geography:... , MB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Charlie Penson Charlie Penson Charles Frederick "Charlie" Penson is a former Canadian politician, Penson was a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Peace River from 1993 to 2005. He has also been a member of the Canadian Alliance and the Reform Party of Canada... |
Yes | Yes | No | Absent | Peace River Peace River (electoral district) Peace River is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925. It is a rural riding in northwest Alberta, representing the counties of Saddle Hills, Birch Hills, Grande Prairie, Northern Lights, Mackenzie, and the municipal... , AB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 2: While in 2nd reading, Penson stated that of the hundreds of e-mails he has received, 96% have been against and he would vote that way. Said the traditional definition of marriage has "stood the test of time." |
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| Pierre Poilievre Pierre Poilievre Pierre Poilievre, MP is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently a member of the Canadian House of Commons representing the suburban Ottawa riding of Nepean-Carleton. First elected in 2004, Poilievre was re-elected in 2006 and 2008. Poilievre received the second highest vote total of any... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Nepean—Carleton Nepean—Carleton Nepean—Carleton is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 to 1988 and since 1997.... , ON |
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| April 9: Was one of the public speakers at the "March 4 Marriage" protest by the DefendMarriage.ca group in Ottawa. Counter protests followed by equal-marriage groups such as The Stephen Harper Coalition | ||||||
| Jim Prentice Jim Prentice James "Jim" Prentice, PC, QC is a Canadian lawyer, and politician. In the 2004 federal election he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a candidate of the Conservative Party of Canada... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Calgary Centre-North Calgary Centre-North Calgary Centre-North is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , AB |
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| Voted in favour (Inkless Wells) February 2: Released a statement on same-sex marriage.: For me, the marriage question is one of individual liberty - of constitutional liberty. Let's be clear. I have been married to the same woman for 21 years, reflecting my own personal definition of what marriage is. It is also the definition of my own church, the Presbyterian Church of Canada". April 12: Helped vote down his own party's proposed amendment to the bill. April 19: In a speech in the House, he stated the vast majority of his constituents don't want to see SSM as an issue that divides Canadians. Said he is a Christian and that there are strong disagreements among his riding filled with religious communities. "Bill C-38 is limited to civil marriage. It has no bearing upon religious marriage or its solemnization." Noted that the Supreme Court's reference noting that any religious official forced to perform a marriage against their belief is a violation of the Charter, and "in my opinion, this observation by the Supreme Court sufficiently clarifies the distinction between religious marriage and civil marriage under federal legislation. What right do we have, as a society, to deny homosexual Canadians something the rest of us are entitled to, namely a civil marriage licence?". May 4: Kept his word and voted "yes" on 2nd reading. |
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| Joe Preston Joe Preston (politician) Joseph "Joe" Preston is a Canadian politician and Conservative Member of Parliament representing Elgin—Middlesex—London riding.He defeated Liberal incumbent Gar Knutson in the 2004 federal election... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Elgin—Middlesex—London Elgin—Middlesex—London Elgin—Middlesex—London is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons.It was created in 1996 from Elgin—Norfolk, Lambton—Middlesex, and London—Middlesex ridings.-Members of Parliament:... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: Made a speech in the House of Commons citing no internationally recognized human rights document has ever suggested that same-sex marriage is a right. Said his constituents feel that unelected court judges should not be become the lawmakers of the land. Said that that duty is "ours and we should endeavour to do it to the best of our ability." |
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| James Rajotte James Rajotte James Rajotte is a Canadian politician.As a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, Rajotte is chair of Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance. Previously he was chair of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. He represented the riding... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Edmonton—Leduc Edmonton—Leduc Edmonton—Leduc is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:... , AB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Scott Reid | Yes | Yes | No | No | Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: Made a speech in the House saying that his office has been "flooded" with e-mails and phone calls telling him to vote against. Made reference to the NDP candidate from Churchill that was told by her leader she can't vote against the Bill, but most abstain. Said his intention is at 2nd reading to conduct a constituency referendum on the issue. Said "I cannot support a bill that fails to provide adequate protection for religious freedom when such protection could easily have been included in the text of the bill." |
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| John Reynolds | Yes | Yes | No | No | West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Lee Richardson | n/a | Yes | No | No | Calgary Centre Calgary Centre Calgary Centre is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968. It is an 42 km² riding in the city of Calgary with 124,197 people. The riding consists of many young adults who have a relatively high average household income... , AB |
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| The Calgary Herald (February 5, 2005) reports that Lee Richardson would follow the opinion of the majority of his constituents and vote against same-sex marriage. | ||||||
| Gerry Ritz Gerry Ritz Gerry Ritz, PC, MP is Canada's Agriculture minister and a Canadian Member of Parliament for Battlefords—Lloydminster, a largely rural riding in Saskatchewan... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Battlefords—Lloydminster Battlefords—Lloydminster Battlefords—Lloydminster is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:The district is in Central-Western Saskatchewan... , SK |
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| March 21: Made a speech in the House of Commons upholding the traditional definition. | ||||||
| Andrew Scheer Andrew Scheer Andrew Scheer is a Canadian Member of Parliament and the Speaker of the House of Commons. At the age of 32, he is the youngest person to serve in this capacity in Canadian parliamentarian history.-Early life and career:... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Regina—Qu'Appelle Regina—Qu'Appelle Regina—Qu'Appelle is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1904 to 1968 and since 1988.-Geography:... , SK |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: Made a speech saying "there is also a huge problem in this bill regarding the protection of religious institutions. I had to point out to those members that question number four was never answered, and I think I also have to point out to them that the one area that was ruled ultra vires of this House was the issue of protecting religious institutions, since that fell under provincial jurisdiction." |
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| Gary Schellenberger Gary Schellenberger Gary Ralph Schellenberger is a Canadian politician. He is a current member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Perth—Wellington for the Conservative Party.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Perth—Wellington Perth—Wellington Perth—Wellington is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It was created in 2003 from parts of Dufferin—Peel—Wellington—Grey, Perth—Middlesex and Waterloo—Wellington ridings.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Werner Schmidt Werner Schmidt Werner Schmidt is a former Canadian politician. A teacher and school principal.-Political career:Schmidt was vice-president of Lethbridge Community College when he was chosen to succeed Harry Strom as leader of the Alberta Social Credit Party following the defeat of Strom's government in 1971... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Kelowna—Lake Country Kelowna—Lake Country Kelowna—Lake Country is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.... , BC |
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| March 21: Speech during 2nd reading in the House of Commons states he would vote "no". | ||||||
| Carol Skelton Carol Skelton Carol Skelton, PC is a Canadian politician. She is a member of the Security Intelligence Review Committee which oversees the operation of Canadian Security Intelligence Service... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:... , SK |
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| March 21: In the House of Commons, Skelton stated she believes gays and lesbians deserve exactly the same rights as heterosexuals - in a form of civil unions. She voted "no" citing opposition from her constituents as well as personal beliefs. | ||||||
| Joy Smith Joy Smith Joy Ann Smith is a Canadian politician. She served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba between 1999 and 2003, and was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 2004.-Education and business career:... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Kildonan—St. Paul Kildonan—St. Paul Kildonan—St. Paul is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It consists of the far northern end of Winnipeg and the rural municipalities of East St. Paul and West St. Paul.... , MB |
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| March 21: In debate during 2nd reading, she said her constituents are against, and thus she would vote accordingly. | ||||||
| Monte Solberg Monte Solberg Monte Kenton Solberg, PC is a former Canadian Member of Parliament, representing the riding of Medicine Hat in the Canadian House of Commons as a member of the Conservative Party of Canada. He was the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development... |
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| April 5: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he stated that his constituents are overwhelmingly opposed to SSM. Said traditional marriage brings order to society, and is the best environment for the raising of children. Said gays and lesbians have the right to form a relationship, but "do not have a right to rip open the institution of marriage and call it their own." | ||||||
| Kevin Sorenson Kevin Sorenson Kevin A. Sorenson is a Canadian politician.Sorenson is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Crowfoot since 2000. He has also been a member of the Canadian Alliance... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Crowfoot Crowfoot (electoral district) Crowfoot is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.It is in the central part of the province, and is named in honour of Chief Crowfoot, leader of the Blackfoot First Nations in the 19th century.This electoral district... , AB |
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| February 21: Said he doesn't believe religious officials will be protected from refusing to perform marriages contrary to their belief. Criticized Paul Martin for changing his mind on the issue. Said homophobia "needs to be fought vigorously" and same-sex couples should be legally recognized via same-sex unions. Said he is speaking on behalf of his constituents. April 4: Said that the union of one man and one woman is at the "root of all humanity". |
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| Darrel Stinson Darrel Stinson Darrel Stinson is a retired politician in British Columbia, Canada. He was the Member of Parliament for Okanagan—Shuswap from 1993 until the dissolution of the Canadian House of Commons for the 2006 federal election, and was a member of the Conservative Party of Canada parliamentary caucus.-... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Okanagan—Shuswap Okanagan—Shuswap Okanagan—Shuswap is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988.-Geography:... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Chuck Strahl Chuck Strahl Charles Strahl, PC, MP was a politician in British Columbia, Canada. He was a Member of Parliament in the governing Conservative Party of Canada.-Before politics:... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Greg Thompson Greg Thompson Gregory Francis Thompson, PC, MP is a Canadian politician who served six terms as an MP.Thompson, a businessman and financial planner was first elected into the Canadian House of Commons in the Canadian federal election, 1988 as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | New Brunswick Southwest New Brunswick Southwest Charlotte redirects here, for the provincial electoral district, see Charlotte New Brunswick Southwest is a federal electoral district in New Brunswick, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , NB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: Made a speech in the House of Commons that his constituents and himself are against the bill. Said his party is the only one that is offering a truly free vote on this issue. Said "the churches are afraid of prosecution under the act because the government has not taken the time to provide them with adequate protection. That is an argument that we are hearing from all religions and all denominations." |
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| Myron Thompson Myron Thompson Myron Thompson is a former Conservative Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons. He represented the riding of Wild Rose in Alberta.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Wild Rose Wild Rose (electoral district) Wild Rose is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. It had been called a safe seat for the Conservative Party of Canada.- Geography :... , AB |
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| February 16: In 2nd reading debate, he said that many parents believe certain issues should be left out of the school system, and that this would only continue a pro-gay agenda. April 6: Presented petitions against same-sex marriage and said it's time to listen to the people. |
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| David Tilson David Tilson David Allan Tilson is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 2002, and was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Conservative Member of Parliament in 2004.Tilson was educated at the University of New... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Dufferin—Caledon Dufferin—Caledon Dufferin—Caledon is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It was created in 2003 from parts of Dufferin—Peel—Wellington—Grey riding.-Member of Parliament:... , ON |
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| April 6: Presented a series of petitions in the House of Commons signed by 875 constituents in his riding opposed to the Government's legislation. April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. |
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| Vic Toews Vic Toews Victor "Vic" Toews, PC QC MP is a Canadian politician. He has represented Provencher in the Canadian House of Commons since 2000, and currently serves in the cabinet of Prime Minister Stephen Harper as Minister of Public Safety. He previously served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Provencher Provencher (electoral district) Provencher is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1871. It is largely a rural district, the largest community being the city of Steinbach, Manitoba.-Demographics:-History:... , MB |
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| March 24: Confirmed he would vote against. Said the Prime Minister has broken his promise. | ||||||
| Bradley Trost | n/a | Yes | No | No | Saskatoon—Humboldt Saskatoon—Humboldt Saskatoon—Humboldt is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1979, and since 1988.-Geography:... , SK |
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| April 4: In 2nd reading, he said that Bill C-38 is an attack on the Canadian family. | ||||||
| Merv Tweed Merv Tweed Mervin C. Tweed, MP is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He currently sits as the Member of Parliament for Brandon—Souris. Prior to that he was a member of the Manitoba Legislature from 1995 to 2004, representing the constituency of Turtle Mountain.Tweed was born in Medora, Manitoba, and was... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Brandon—Souris Brandon—Souris Brandon—Souris is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1953.-Demographics:-Geography:The district is in the southwestern corner of the Province of Manitoba... , MB |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Peter Van Loan Peter Van Loan Peter Van Loan, PC MP is a Canadian politician who is the Member of Parliament for the electoral district of York—Simcoe. He has been the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons since May 18, 2011, a role he previously held from 2007 to 2008.-Biography:Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Van... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | York—Simcoe York—Simcoe York—Simcoe is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1979, from 1988 to 1997 and since 2004.It covers part of the region north of Toronto by Lake Simcoe.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Maurice Vellacott Maurice Vellacott Maurice Vellacott is a Canadian politician. He has served in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997, and is currently the Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Saskatoon—Wanuskewin in the province of Saskatchewan.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Saskatoon—Wanuskewin Saskatoon—Wanuskewin Saskatoon—Wanuskewin is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997... , SK |
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| February 16: Upon 2nd reading, Vellacott stated that "when bringing a new group in to have those particular rights, one does not need to call them the same thing in order to give them the equal benefits and rights". | ||||||
| Mark Warawa Mark Warawa Mark Warawa is a Canadian politician. Formerly a businessman and loss prevention officer as well as a city councillor in Abbotsford, British Columbia from 1990 to 2004, Warawa has been the Member of Parliament for Langley since 2004.... |
n/a | Yes | No | No | Langley Langley (electoral district) Langley is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , BC |
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| Said he is voting against C-38, citing the majority of his constituents are opposed. He also presented 35 Petitions against SSM. | ||||||
| Jeff Watson | n/a | Yes | No | No | Essex Essex (electoral district) Essex is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1882 and since 1968.-Geography:... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Randy White Randy White (politician) Randy White is an accountant and former Canadian politician.White was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons as theReform Party Member of Parliament for... |
Yes | Yes | Absent | No | Abbotsford Abbotsford (electoral district) Abbotsford is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Demographics:... , BC |
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| March 21: Reiterated during 2nd reading debate he would not support the bill. | ||||||
| John G. Williams John G. Williams John G. Williams was a Conservative MP representing Edmonton—St. Albert in the Canadian parliament from 1993 to 2008. He was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Edmonton—St. Albert Edmonton—St. Albert Edmonton—St. Albert is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:The riding includes the city of St... , AB |
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| March 21: Confirmed during debate he would not be voting in favour of Bill C-38. | ||||||
| Lynne Yelich Lynne Yelich Lynne Yelich , PC, MP is a third-generation Croatian-Canadian politician and the MP for the riding of Blackstrap. The riding of Blackstrap includes Yelich's home town of Kenaston, Saskatchewan, identified as the largest Croatian farming settlement in Canada... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Blackstrap Blackstrap (electoral district) Blackstrap is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:... , SK |
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| April 5: Said C-38 will dramatically change the institution of marriage that has remained constant across history and cultures. Said we must seek a position that balances both sides equally. Said we cannot ignore the history of natural law. | ||||||
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The BQ had a free vote.| Name | 2003 Alliance motion | Harper amend. | 2nd reading | 3rd reading | Riding | |
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| Guy André Guy André Guy André was a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons from the riding of Berthier—Maskinongé.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Berthier—Maskinongé Berthier—Maskinongé Berthier—Maskinongé is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1925 to 1953, from 1968 to 1988, and since 2004... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Gérard Asselin Gérard Asselin Gérard Asselin is a Canadian politician.Asselin is a former Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Manicouagan from 2004 to 2011 and Charlevoix from 1993 to 2004. At the end of the 37th Canadian Parliament, Asselin was the Bloc's Forestry critic... |
Yes | Yes | No | Absent | Manicouagan Manicouagan (electoral district) Manicouagan is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.The riding was created in 1966 from parts of Charlevoix and Saguenay ridings.... , QC |
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| February 16: During 2nd reading debate, Asselin said because you're born with a mother and father, it is questionable how family values can develop from a married gay couple. Another link: (CEM) |
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| Claude Bachand Claude Bachand Claude Bachand is a Quebec politician, Bachand was a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Saint-Jean from 1993 till 2011. Before that Bachand was an educator. Bachand was the National Defence critic for the Bloc.-External links:*... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Saint-Jean Saint-Jean (electoral district) Saint-Jean is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.-Geography:The riding extends along the Richelieu River southeast of Montreal, in the Quebec region of Montérégie... QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. April 21: Said when he was a citizen, he had the reputation of being fairly open. Said certain rights are being given to people in society and taking away from others. Believes we have to be brave on issues like these where we have to consider what constituents think, but you can't go against their inner feelings. Said courts have intervened unanimously because the issue has taken too long for parliament, and thus the definition has been changed. Said it's the easy to thing to do to override the courts, and that his constituents will favour his vote for. |
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| André Bellavance André Bellavance André Bellavance is a Canadian politician.Bellevance is currently a member of the Bloc Québécois in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Richmond—Arthabaska since 2004... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Richmond—Arthabaska Richmond—Arthabaska Richmond—Arthabaska is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:The riding, north of the city of Sherbrooke, straddles the Quebec regions of Centre-du-Québec and Estrie... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Stéphane Bergeron Stéphane Bergeron Stéphane Bergeron is a Canadian politician. He is the current Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Verchères.... |
Absent | No | Yes | Paired | Verchères—Les-Patriotes, QC | |
| Supports Same-Sex Marriage. (CEM) | ||||||
| Bernard Bigras Bernard Bigras Bernard Bigras is a Canadian politician.Bigras was a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2011, representing the district of Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie. He is the former caucus chair of the Bloc, and is a former critic of Children and Youth, Cultural Communities, and... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie (electoral district) Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Raynald Blais Raynald Blais Raynald Blais is a Canadian politician. He represented the district Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine in the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2011 as a member of the Bloc Québécois.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine (electoral district) Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Alain Boire Alain Boire Alain Boire is a Quebec politician.Born in Montreal, Quebec, Boire was a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons. He represented the district of Beauharnois—Salaberry from 2004-2006. He was the Bloc critic of Youth. He is a former businessman, electrician and technician. He lost his... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Beauharnois—Salaberry Beauharnois—Salaberry Beauharnois—Salaberry is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1949.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| France Bonsant France Bonsant France Bonsant is a Canadian politician.Bonsant is a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons. She represents the district of Compton—Stanstead, and has done so since 2004. From 1991 to 1999 she was a regional councillor in Compton County.-External links:*... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Compton—Stanstead Compton—Stanstead Compton—Stanstead is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.It was created in 1996 from Richmond—Wolfe and Sherbrooke ridings.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Robert Bouchard Robert Bouchard Robert Bouchard is a Canadian politician. He represented the riding of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2011 as a member of the Bloc Québécois.... |
n/a | Absent | No | No | Chicoutimi—Le Fjord Chicoutimi—Le Fjord Chicoutimi—Le Fjord is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925.It was created as "Chicoutimi" riding in 1924 from Chicoutimi—Saguenay... , QC |
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| Likely to oppose government legislation according to CEM April 12: "Recently confirmed his opposition to SSM" (MarriageVote), although he was absent for Harper's amendment. |
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| Marc Boulianne Marc Boulianne Marc Boulianne is a French Canadian politician, political assistant and former teacher.Born in Tadoussac, Quebec, he began his political career with the Parti Québécois, serving as a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec from 1998 to 2003 for the riding of Frontenac... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Mégantic—L'Érable Mégantic—L'Érable Mégantic—L'Érable is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.The current MP is Conservative Christian Paradis.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Diane Bourgeois Diane Bourgeois Diane Bourgeois is a Canadian politician. She was a Bloc Québécois Member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding Terrebonne—Blainville from 2000 until 2011... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Terrebonne—Blainville Terrebonne—Blainville Terrebonne—Blainville is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1867.... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Paule Brunelle Paule Brunelle Paule Brunelle is a Canadian politician. She was the Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons from the riding of Trois-Rivières from 2004 to 2011. She was the Bloc critic on Intergovernmental Affairs and Industry. She is a businesswoman and an executive director.-External links:*... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Trois-Rivières Trois-Rivières (electoral district) Trois-Rivières is an electoral district in Quebec, Canada that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1892 and from 1935 to the present.... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Serge Cardin Serge Cardin Serge Cardin is a former Canadian Member of Parliament for the Bloc Québécois. He represented the riding of Sherbrooke from 1998 to 2011. He is an accountant... |
Absent | Yes | No | No | Sherbrooke Sherbrooke (electoral district) Sherbrooke is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925.-Geography:This riding in the south of the province is located in the Quebec region of Estrie... , QC |
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| Sources say opposes SSM. (CEM) April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. |
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| Robert Carrier Robert Carrier (politician) Robert Carrier is a Canadian politician, a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was first elected in the Canadian federal election, 2004 in the riding of Alfred-Pellan in Laval, Quebec. However, he was defeated in the 2011 election by NDP's Rosane Doré Lefebvre... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Alfred-Pellan, QC | |
| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Roger Clavet Roger Clavet Roger Clavet is a Québécois politician. A journalist, he was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the Canadian federal election, 2004. He was a member of the Bloc Québécois for the riding of Louis-Hébert. He was the Bloc's critic of Asia-Pacific. He was defeated in the 2006 federal... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Louis-Hébert, QC | |
| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Bernard Cleary Bernard Cleary Bernard Cleary is a Canadian politician.Cleary was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the Canadian federal election, 2004. He was the Bloc Québécois member of parliament for the riding of Louis-Saint-Laurent. He was the Bloc's critic to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Louis-Saint-Laurent Louis-Saint-Laurent Louis-Saint-Laurent is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It was created in 2003 from parts of Portneuf and Quebec East ridings.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against the amendment. | ||||||
| Guy Côté Guy Côté Guy Côté is a Canadian politician. Côté has been involved in many non-profit organizations in Portneuf, among other things, serving as a School commissioner in Portneuf, Quebec before being elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2004 federal election for the Bloc Québécois, a left-wing... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1867... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Paul Crête Paul Crête Paul Crête is a Canadian politician, who served as a Member of Parliament for the Bloc Québécois in the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 until 2009, when he announced that he was moving to provincial politics.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Montmagny—L'Islet— Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Nicole Demers Nicole Demers Nicole Demers is a Canadian politician.Demers was born in Montreal, Quebec. An administrator of health services and a restaurant owner, Demers was first elected into the Canadian House of Commons in the Canadian federal election, 2004. She was the Bloc Québécois candidate in the riding of Laval... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Laval Laval (electoral district) Laval is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1917, 1949 to 1979, and since 2004. Its population in 2001 was 98,831.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Johanne Deschamps Johanne Deschamps Johanne Deschamps is a Canadian politician. She served as a councillor in Val-Barrette, Quebec from 1994 to 2004 and was Commissioner of the school board in Pierre-Neveu, Quebec from 1998 to 2004. After that, she was elected as a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons in the... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Laurentides—Labelle Laurentides—Labelle Laurentides—Labelle is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. Its population in 2001 was 96,133.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Odina Desrochers Odina Desrochers Odina Desrochers is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Bloc Québécois in the Canadian House of Commons. He was first elected to the house in the Canadian federal election, 1997 from the riding of Lotbinière... |
Absent | Absent | No | Absent | Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière is a federal electoral district in the province of Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.... , QC |
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| Opposes SSM (paired abstention in 2003). (CEM) April 12: Although opposes SSM, was absent from Harper amendment. |
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| Gilles Duceppe Gilles Duceppe Gilles Duceppe is a Canadian politician, and proponent of the Québec sovereignty movement. He was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons for over 20 years and was the leader of the sovereigntist Bloc Québécois for almost 15 years. He is the son of a well-known Quebec actor, Jean... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Laurier—Sainte-Marie Laurier—Sainte-Marie Laurier—Sainte-Marie is a federal electoral district in Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988... , QC |
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| February 16: During 2nd reading debate, he presented a speech saying there is no reason why gays and lesbians should not be allowed to get married. Said that in another 100 years, no one will be challenging the right of two persons of the same sex to get married. | ||||||
| Meili Faille Meili Faille Meili Faille is a Canadian politician. She was a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons, being first elected in the 2004 election in the district of Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Prior to being elected, Faille was a consultant and project coordinator... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Vaudreuil—Soulanges, QC | |
| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Christiane Gagnon Christiane Gagnon Christiane Gagnon is a Canadian politician.Gagnon was born in Chicoutimi, Quebec. A real estate agent, she was first elected in the 1993 federal election. She was the Bloc Québécois candidate in the riding of Québec . She was re-elected in the Canadian federal election, 1997, 2000, 2004, 2006, and... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Québec, QC | |
| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Marcel Gagnon Marcel Gagnon Marcel Gagnon is a former Canadian politician. A businessman, he served as a legislator for both the National Assembly of Quebec and the House of Commons.-Provincial politics:... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Saint-Maurice—Champlain Saint-Maurice—Champlain Saint-Maurice—Champlain is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It consists of:* the City of Shawinigan;... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Sébastien Gagnon Sébastien Gagnon Sébastien Gagnon is a Canadian politician. After serving in the Canadian Army from 1991 to 1995, Gagnon was elected as a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons in a 2002 by-election... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Jonquière—Alma Jonquière—Alma Jonquière—Alma is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It was created in 2003 from parts of Jonquière and Lac-Saint-Jean—Saguenay ridings.It consists of:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Roger Gaudet Roger Gaudet Roger Gaudet is a Canadian politician.Gaudet served as a councillor in Saint-Liguori from 1985 to 1989. In 1989 he was elected mayor of Saint-Liguoiri, and then in 1993 he became reeve of the Montcalm MRC. In 2002 he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in a by-election for the Bloc... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Montcalm Montcalm (electoral district) Montcalm is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1917 and since 2004.... , QC |
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| Opposes same-sex marriage. (CEM) April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. |
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| Michel Gauthier Michel Gauthier Michel Gauthier is a Québécois politician, who served as leader of the Bloc Québécois from 1996 to 1997. He was Leader of the Opposition during this time.- Biography :... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean For the electoral district in the Quebec National Assembly see Roberval Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1949.The riding was created in 1947 from parts of Lake St-John—Roberval riding.The... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Monique Guay Monique Guay Monique Guay is a Quebec politician. She was the Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament for the riding of Rivière-du-Nord.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Rivière-du-Nord, QC | |
| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Michel Guimond Michel Guimond Michel Guimond is a Canadian politician. From 1987 to 1993 he served as a city councillor in Boischatel, Quebec. After this, he ran in the 1993 federal election for the Bloc Québécois. He was elected into the Canadian House of Commons as the member from Beauport—Montmorency—Orléans... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Maka Kotto Maka Kotto Maka Kotto , is a provincial level politician from Quebec, Canada and a former member of the Canadian House of Commons. He is the husband of Longueuil mayor Caroline St-Hilaire. He is also a published author and has appeared in film... |
n/a | No | Yes | Absent | Saint-Lambert Saint-Lambert (electoral district) Saint-Lambert is a federal electoral district in the Canadian province of Quebec. It has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997. Its population in 2006 was 94,541.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Mario Laframboise Mario Laframboise Mario Laframboise is a Canadian politician. Laframboise served as mayor of Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix and Reeve of the Papineau MRC before getting into federal politics... |
Absent | No | Yes | Yes | Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1867.-Geography:... , QC |
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| Supports gay marriage. (CEM) | ||||||
| Francine Lalonde Francine Lalonde Francine Lalonde is a politician on the national and provincial levels. Prior to being elected she was a lecturer, teacher and unionist... |
No | Paired | Yes | Yes | Mercier Mercier (electoral district) Mercier was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1935 to 2004. In 2003, the district was abolished and split into the La Pointe-de-l'Île and Honoré-Mercier ridings... , QC |
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| April 12: Considered a "solid supporter", but abstained from voting on Harper's amendment by pairing with opponent Paul Zed. (MarriageVote) | ||||||
| Réal Lapierre Réal Lapierre Réal Lapierre is a Canadian politician and former École Pointe-Lévy geography teacher.Born in Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse, Quebec, Lapierre started out in politics as city councillor in Beaumont, Quebec in 1971. In 1974 he became mayor where he remained until 1985. After a nine year hiatus, he... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Lévis—Bellechasse Lévis—Bellechasse Lévis—Bellechasse, is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. It was created in 2003 from Lévis-et-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière and Bellechasse—Etchemins—Montmagny—L'Islet ridings.... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Carole Lavallée Carole Lavallée Carole Lavallée is a Canadian politician.A businesswoman, communication consultant, communicator, and a journalist, Lavallée was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the Canadian federal election, 2004... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. April 21: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, she stated that if you take away a right from a minority group, who is to say who is next?. Said 8 courts have stated the traditional definition is in violation of the Charter. Said civil union is not civil marriage and is discrimination and is not in compliance with the Charter. Said the Supreme Court of Canada stated a uniform stance on this issue is the best thing, which is what C-38 is all about. Said homosexuals are not lesser beings, and happiness can be found for all, through marriage. |
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| Marc Lemay Marc Lemay Marc Lemay is a Canadian politician.A lawyer, Lemay was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the Canadian federal election, 2004 as the Bloc Québécois candidate in the riding of Abitibi—Témiscamingue. He defeated the Liberal candidate, Gilbert Barrette by nearly 12,000 votes... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Abitibi—Témiscamingue Abitibi—Témiscamingue Abitibi—Témiscamingue is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. The area was also represented by the electoral district of Témiscamingue from 1968 until 2004.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Yves Lessard Yves Lessard Yves Lessard is a Canadian politician. From 2001 to 2004, Lessard served as a city councillor in Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Quebec. In the Canadian federal election, 2004 he was elected into the Canadian House of Commons as the Bloc Québécois candidate in Chambly—Borduas... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Chambly—Borduas Chambly—Borduas Chambly—Borduas is a federal electoral district in the province of Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1935, and since 1968. Created by the British North America Act of 1867, its name was changed in 1893 to "Chambly—Verchères"... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Yvon Lévesque Yvon Lévesque Yvon Lévesque is a Quebec politician. He is the former Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament for the riding of Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou Abitibi and Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou is a federal riding in the province of Quebec, Canada, that have been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1966."Abitibi" was created in 1966, and renamed "Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik"... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Yvan Loubier Yvan Loubier Yvan Loubier is a Canadian politician and one of the founders of the Bloc Québécois. He was a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons representing the district of Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, from the since he was first elected in the 1993 election, until his resignation on February 21,... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot is a federal electoral district that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1935. It is located in Quebec, Canada. Its population in 2006 was 95,983.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Richard Marceau Richard Marceau Richard Marceau is a Canadian politician.A lawyer in both Québec and Ontario, Marceau was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the Canadian federal election, 1997 for the Bloc Québécois in the riding of Charlesbourg at the age of 26... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It was created as "Charlesbourg" riding in 2003 from parts of Charlesbourg—Jacques-Cartier riding... , QC |
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| February 16: Stood up during 2nd reading of bill C-38 in support, by saying that if the legislation does not pass, it does not protect churches that would perform weddings for gays. February 21: Said he is disappointed that the conservative party has used specific tactics to prolong the debate. Also noted that Parliament has no authority to establish any type of "civil union". |
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| Réal Ménard Réal Ménard Réal Ménard is a Canadian politician, who was a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 2009. He was the second Canadian Member of Parliament to come out as gay .Ménard is a political scientist with B.A. and M.A... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Hochelaga Hochelaga (electoral district) Hochelaga is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1988 and since 2004... , QC |
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| March 21: During 2nd reading debate of the bill, he referenced Section 46 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to defend his position. Menard is gay himself. | ||||||
| Serge Ménard Serge Ménard Lt. Serge Ménard is a Quebec politician from Canada. He was a Parti Québécois Member of the National Assembly of Quebec) from 1993 to 2003 in the riding of Laval-des-Rapides, and in that time served under a number of Cabinet portfolios: Minister of Public Safety , Minister of State for the Greater... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, QC | |
| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Pierre Paquette Pierre Paquette Pierre A. Paquette is a Canadian politician.An economist, professor and former union leader, Paquette was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a member of the Bloc Québécois in the Canadian federal election, 2000 in the riding of Joliette... |
No | No | Yes | Paired | Joliette Joliette (electoral district) Joliette is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1935 and since 1968.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. April 21: Said courts in 8 jurisdictions have found the traditional definition of marriage not in compliance with the Charter. Said this is a matter of equality, and that C-38 expands the right to all Canadians. |
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| Gilles-A. Perron | Absent | Absent | No | No | Rivière-des-Mille-Îles Rivière-des-Mille-Îles (electoral district) Rivière-des-Mille-Îles is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:... , QC |
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| Although opposes SSM (paired abstention in 2003) (CEM), was absent when it came time to vote. May 4: Voted against C-38 on 2nd reading. |
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| Pauline Picard Pauline Picard Pauline Picard was a Quebec politician. She was the Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament for the riding of Drummond from 1993 to 2008.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Drummond Drummond (electoral district) Drummond is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.It was created in 1966 from Drummond—Arthabaska, Nicolet—Yamaska and Richmond—Wolfe.-Geography:... , QC |
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| February 16: While C-38 was being debated in its 2nd reading in the House, she congratulated openly gay NDP MP Bill Siksay for his "interesting and moving speech". April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. |
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| Louis Plamondon Louis Plamondon Louis Plamondon is a politician in the Canadian province of Quebec and the current interim parliamentary leader of the Bloc Québécois .... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Denise Poirier-Rivard Denise Poirier-Rivard Denise Poirier-Rivard is a Canadian politician. She was a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons representing the district of Châteauguay—Saint-Constant since the 2004 election. Before she was elected she was a cheese maker and farmer and was the Bloc's critic of the Agriculture... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Châteauguay—Saint-Constant Châteauguay—Saint-Constant Châteauguay—Saint-Constant is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Jean-Yves Roy Jean-Yves Roy Jean-Yves Roy is a Canadian politician. He was a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons from the 2000 election until his resignation in 2010.-Political career:... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Benoît Sauvageau Benoît Sauvageau Benoît Sauvageau was a Canadian politician, who served as a Bloc Québécois member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 until his death in 2006.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Repentigny Repentigny (electoral district) Repentigny is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.It consists solely and entirely of the Regional County Municipality of L'Assomption.-Demographics:... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Christian Simard Christian Simard Christian Simard is a Canadian politician.A director general, political adviser and project coordinator, Simard was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the Canadian federal election, 2004... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Beauport—Limoilou Beauport—Limoilou Beauport—Limoilou is a federal electoral district in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Caroline St-Hilaire Caroline St-Hilaire Caroline St-Hilaire is a Canadian politician, currently serving as Mayor of Longueuil under the banner of Action Longueuil as of 10 November 2009... |
No | No | Yes | Absent | Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004... , QC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Louise Thibault Louise Thibault Louise Thibault is a Canadian politician. Briefly a city councillor in Bic in 2003, she was elected into the Canadian House of Commons in the Canadian federal election, 2004 for the Bloc Québécois in the riding of Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques... |
n/a | No | No | No | Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:... , QC |
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| April 4: Made a speech in the House of Commons that was more against SSM than for it. Said one could oppose the bill, and oppose discrimination. Did say she would ultimately vote her conscious. April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. May 4: Voted against C-38. |
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| Robert Vincent Robert Vincent Robert Vincent is a Quebec politician, formerly a Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament for the riding of Shefford.Born in Granby, Quebec, he was a foreman and union advisor before he was first elected in 2004.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Shefford Shefford (electoral district) Shefford is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1867. Its population in 2006 was 100,000.-Demographics:Ethnic groups: 99.2% WhiteLanguages: 95.2% French, 3.2% English... , QC |
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New Democratic Party
The NDP caucus did not allow a free vote so MPs were obliged to vote in favour by the party whipWhip (politics)
A whip is an official in a political party whose primary purpose is to ensure party discipline in a legislature. Whips are a party's "enforcers", who typically offer inducements and threaten punishments for party members to ensure that they vote according to the official party policy...
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| Charlie Angus Charlie Angus Charles Joseph Angus MP is a Canadian writer, broadcaster, musician, and politician. Angus entered electoral politics in 2004 as the successful New Democratic Party candidate in the Ontario riding of Timmins—James Bay. He was the NDP parliamentary critic for Canadian Heritage from 2004 to 2007,... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Timmins—James Bay Timmins—James Bay Timmins—James Bay is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997. Its population in 2001 was 84,001.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Bill Blaikie Bill Blaikie William Alexander "Bill" Blaikie, PC is a Canadian politician. He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba since April 2009, representing the Winnipeg division of Elmwood as a member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba, and Minister of Conservation and Government House Leader... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Elmwood—Transcona Elmwood—Transcona Elmwood—Transcona is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. Its population in 2006 was 78,700.... , MB |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Ed Broadbent Ed Broadbent John Edward "Ed" Broadbent, is a Canadian social democratic politician and political scientist. He was leader of the federal New Democratic Party from 1975 to 1989. In the 2004 federal election, he returned to Parliament for one additional term as the Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre.-Life... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Ottawa Centre Ottawa Centre Ottawa Centre is an urban federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| David Christopherson David Christopherson David Christopherson is a Canadian politician. Since 2004, he has represented the riding of Hamilton Centre in the Canadian House of Commons. He previously served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 2003, and was a cabinet minister in the provincial government of Bob Rae... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Hamilton Centre Hamilton Centre Hamilton Centre is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It was created in 2003 from parts of Hamilton East, Hamilton West and Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Aldershot ridings.... , ON |
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| April 5: While in 2nd reading debate, he said members must be prepared to stand up for what matters, and defend rights. Referred to different clauses in the Charter of Rights to say that no matter what direction a person's life takes, every individual deserves the same right. Said's there "no nice safe place" when it comes to rights; said you either have rights or you don't, and Bill C-38 will allow all Canadians to say they have theirs. Blasted the Conservatives "compromise" position. | ||||||
| Joe Comartin | No | No | Yes | Yes | Windsor—Tecumseh Windsor—Tecumseh Windsor—Tecumseh is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It was created in 2003 from parts of Essex and Windsor—St. Clair ridings.... , ON |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Jean Crowder Jean Crowder Jean A. Crowder is a Canadian politician, who has been an MP since 2004.Born in Montreal, Quebec, Crowder received a degree in psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario.... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Nanaimo—Cowichan Nanaimo—Cowichan Nanaimo—Cowichan is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Nathan Cullen Nathan Cullen Nathan Cullen is a Canadian Member of Parliament for the riding of Skeena—Bulkley Valley in the Canadian House of Commons. He is a candidate for the federal leadership of the NDP. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Cullen is fluent in English, French and Spanish and is married with young twin sons... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Skeena—Bulkley Valley Skeena—Bulkley Valley Skeena—Bulkley Valley is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Libby Davies Libby Davies Libby Davies is a Canadian Member of Parliament for the New Democratic Party , representing the riding of Vancouver East in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2007, she was named Deputy Leader of the federal NDP, jointly with Thomas Mulcair.-Background:Davies was born in Aldershot, England and... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Vancouver East Vancouver East Vancouver East is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1935.... , BC |
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| February 21: Said that this debate and this bill are "about actually strengthening the institution of civil marriage. This is about strengthening people's commitment to one another." She is in a same-sex relationship, herself. | ||||||
| Bev Desjarlais Bev Desjarlais Bev Desjarlais is a retired Canadian politician. She represented Churchill in the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2006, initially as a New Democrat and later as an Independent after losing her party nomination in late 2005... |
Absent | Absent | Absent | No | Churchill Churchill (electoral district) Churchill is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1935. It covers northern Manitoba, a vast wilderness area dotted with small municipalities and First Nations reserves... , MB |
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| Desjarlais opposed the bill but absented herself from previous votes in order to maintain party discipline Party discipline Party discipline is the ability of a parliamentary group of a political party to get its members to support the policies of their party leadership. In liberal democracies, it usually refers to the control that party leaders have over its legislature... . She broke with her caucus on the final vote and was removed from the NDP shadow cabinet as a result. |
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| Yvon Godin Yvon Godin Yvon Godin is a Canadian politician.Godin is currently a New Democratic Party Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Acadie—Bathurst since 1997. Previously, Godin was a labour representative for the United Steelworkers... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Acadie—Bathurst Acadie—Bathurst Acadie—Bathurst is a federal electoral district in New Brunswick, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1867. Its population in 2001 was 76,392.... , NB |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Peter Julian Peter Julian Peter S. Julian is a Canadian Member of Parliament for the New Democratic Party, representing the riding of Burnaby—New Westminster.-Personal life:... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Burnaby—New Westminster Burnaby—New Westminster Burnaby—New Westminster is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Demographics:... , BC |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Jack Layton Jack Layton John Gilbert "Jack" Layton, PC was a Canadian social democratic politician and the Leader of the Official Opposition. He was the leader of the New Democratic Party from 2003 to 2011, and previously sat on Toronto City Council, serving at times during that period as acting mayor and deputy mayor of... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Toronto—Danforth Toronto—Danforth Toronto—Danforth is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979. It lies to the east of Downtown Toronto.... , ON |
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| April 5: In the house, he stood up and said C-38 allows for him to make a choice that "celebrates more of our rich diversity and extends that fundamental Canadian value of equality." Said the debate is "about our capacity in a world with too little love to recognize love and celebrate it and by consequence to salute the equality that is the most enduring Canadian value. This debate is and should be about people." Also said "I do not subscribe to the view that human rights are a buffet from which one can selectively choose." | ||||||
| Pat Martin Pat Martin Patrick "Pat" Martin is a Canadian politician. He has been a member of the Canadian House of Commons since 1997, representing the riding of Winnipeg Centre for the New Democratic Party.-Career:... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Winnipeg Centre Winnipeg Centre Winnipeg Centre is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1917 to 1925 and since 1997... , MB |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Tony Martin Tony Martin (politician) Anthony A. "Tony" Martin is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 2003, representing the riding of Sault Ste. Marie for the Ontario New Democratic Party . He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the federal NDP in 2004, again... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Sault Ste. Marie Sault Ste. Marie (electoral district) Sault Ste. Marie is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.In 2004, due to population changes in boundary distribution, the riding expanded significantly to include a significant portion of the Algoma District, from... , ON |
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| Said he was voting for the bill despite strong opposition in his riding to Same-Sex Marriage. | ||||||
| Brian Masse Brian Masse Brian S. Masse is a Canadian politician. He has served in the Canadian House of Commons since 2002, representing the riding of Windsor West as a member of the New Democratic Party.... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Windsor West Windsor West Windsor West is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.The district consists of the part of the city of Windsor lying west and south of a line drawn from the U.S... , ON |
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| February 16: Stated that civil marriage between gays and lesbians are already happening in Ontario, and their rights should never be taken away. | ||||||
| Alexa McDonough Alexa McDonough Alexa Ann Shaw McDonough OC is a Canadian politician who became the first woman to lead a major, recognized political party in Canada, when she was elected the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party's leader in 1980... |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Halifax Halifax (electoral district) Halifax is a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1867.Since October 14, 2008, its Member of the Parliament has been Megan Leslie of the New Democratic Party.... , NS |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Bill Siksay Bill Siksay William Livingstone Siksay, former MP is a Canadian politician, and was the Member of Parliament who represented the British Columbia riding of Burnaby—Douglas for the New Democratic Party from 2004 to 2011.Receiving his high school diploma from McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute in... |
n/a | No | Yes | Yes | Burnaby—Douglas Burnaby—Douglas Burnaby—Douglas is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-History:... , BC |
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| February 21: In a speech in the House of Commons, he stated how difficult it is for a teen when he/she realizes they are gay, and that they often suffer from depression. Siksay believes C-38 will help to reduce prejudice. He is gay himself. | ||||||
| Peter Stoffer Peter Stoffer Peter Arend Stoffer is a Canadian politician.Stoffer is currently a member of the New Democratic Party caucus in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Sackville—Eastern Shore. He represented Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore after the 2000 election, and after the... |
Absent | No | Yes | Yes | Sackville——Eastern Shore, NS | |
| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. | ||||||
| Judy Wasylycia-Leis Judy Wasylycia-Leis Klazina Judith "Judy" Wasylycia-Leis is a Canadian politician. She was a Manitoba cabinet minister in the government of Howard Pawley from 1986 to 1988, and was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from September 22, 1997 to April 30, 2010... |
No | No | Yes | Absent | Winnipeg North Winnipeg North For information on the historical provincial constituency, see Winnipeg North .Winnipeg North is a federal electoral district that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1917... , MB |
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| April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. June 20: On "COUNTDOWN: With Mike Duffy", she stated that C-38 must pass so that Canadian's cry for equality will be heard. Said it is a matter of equality rights, and that her office this past weekend has received over 8,000 e-mails from Canadians calling on the Government to pass C-38 before Parliament breaks for the summer. Judy was absent on the final vote because of her daughter's graduation. Outside a private party, it was said that if the vote was obviously going to be by a razor thin margin, she would have been there to vote in favour. |
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Independents
| Name | 2003 Alliance motion | Harper amend. | 2nd reading | 3rd reading | Riding | |
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| Chuck Cadman Chuck Cadman Charles "Chuck" Cadman was a Canadian politician and Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2005, representing the riding of Surrey North in Surrey, British Columbia.- Early life :... |
Yes | Absent | Absent | Absent | Surrey North Surrey North Surrey North is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. It covers the northern part of Surrey.... , BC |
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| Publicly opposes same-sex marriage (former Conservative MP) (CEM) Cadman was absent from Harper's amendment and subsequent votes because of illness. Cadman died on July 9 from Cancer. He was 57. | ||||||
| David Kilgour David Kilgour David Kilgour, PC is a former Canadian politician.Kilgour graduated from the University of Manitoba in economics in 1962 and the University of Toronto law school in 1966. From crown attorney in northern Alberta to Canadian Cabinet minister, Kilgour ended his 27 year tenure in the Canadian House of... |
Absent | Yes | No | No | Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:... , AB |
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| Said he would vote against any law changing marriage to include same-sex relationships. (LifeSite) April 12: After voting for Harper's amendment, he left the Liberal caucus on April 13, 2005. May 4: Voted against C-38 on 2nd reading vote. |
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| Pat O'Brien Pat O'Brien (politician) Patrick Wayne "Pat" O'Brien, is a former member of the Canadian House of Commons. Elected as a Liberal, he ended his career in 2005 as the independent Member of Parliament for London—Fanshawe in London, Ontario.... |
Yes | Yes | No | No | London—Fanshawe London—Fanshawe London—Fanshawe is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Geography:The district consists of the southeast part of the City of London.... , ON |
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| While a Liberal MP, was that party's most outspoken critic of SSM. Became an independent on June 6, citing SSM as the only reason. February 21: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he boasted that "the fundamental nature of marriage inheres in, among other things, its central role in human procreation". May 3: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he made a speech noting that voting against C-38 doesn't make someone a homophobe. Stated that he supported the hate-crime bill that included sexual orientation as a hate crime. In 2003, while sitting on the committee concerning marriage: "I listened to expert witness after expert witness warn against the possible and probable negative consequences to marriage, to the family and to Canadian society if we were to give in to the gay and lesbian lobby that is driving this agenda in the courts." June 6: Said the PM didn't fulfil his promise of full hearings while in committee. He hasn't ruled out voting against the Liberals in a non-confidence/budget vote, which could trigger an election and kill C-38. |
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| Carolyn Parrish | No | Absent | No | Absent | Mississauga—Erindale Mississauga—Erindale Mississauga—Erindale is a federalelectoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.It was created in 2003 from parts of Mississauga Centre and Mississauga West ridings.... , ON |
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| Has stated that while she supports same-sex marriage, her constituents do not and therefore she would be voting against the motion. (Metro) May 4: Voted against bringing the bill through 2nd reading. |
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Speaker
The Speaker of the House of Commons votes only in the event of a tie. Milliken is a Liberal.| Name | 2003 Alliance motion | Harper amend. | 2nd reading | 3rd reading | Riding | |
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| Peter Milliken Peter Milliken Peter Andrew Stewart Milliken, UE is a Canadian lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 until his retirement in 2011 and served as Speaker of the House for 10 years beginning in 2001. Milliken represented the Ontario riding of Kingston and the Islands as a... |
No tie; could not vote. | No tie; could not vote. | No tie; could not vote. | No tie; could not vote. | Kingston and the Islands Kingston and the Islands Kingston and the Islands is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968.... , ON |
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| Publicly undecided because the Speaker is not allowed to publicly express his/her position. Traditionally the Speaker does vote to maintain the status quo and keep the debate alive (in this case, it would be voted against since that would keep status quo). | ||||||
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Marriage support by seat
| O'Brien | * | Devolin | Goodyear | * | Harrison | Hiebert | * | Jean | Kamp | * | Kramp | Lukiwski | * | Miller | R.Moore | * | Poilievre | Preston | * | Epp | Scheer | * | Tilson | Trost | * | Warawa | Watson | * | Cadman | Boulianne | * | Carrier | Perron | * | Clavet | Deschamps | * | Cote | R.Lapierre | * | Lemay | Levesqué | * | C.Simard | Vincent | * | **** |
| * | * | G.Grewal | Keddy | * | Ritz | Vellacott | * | Fitzpatrick | Gallant | * | Lunney | Merrifield | * | Sorenson | J.Smith | * | Richardson | N.Grewal | * | Guergis | Schellenberger | * | Allison | Batters | * | Bezan | G.Brown | * | Carrie | Chong | * | Bouchard | Cleary | * | Bonsant | Lavallée | * | Poirier-Rivard | M.Gagnon | * | Brunelle | Demers | * | Bellavance | Blais | * | Boire |
| Goldring | * | Abbott | Benoit | * | Breitkreuz | Chatters | * | Cummins | Forseth | * | Gouk | Hanger | * | Harris | Johnston | * | Mark | Penson | * | Kenney | Casey | * | Stinson | M.Thompson | * | White | Williams | * | Anders | Casson | * | Roy | Cardin | * | S.Gagnon | Faille | * | Kotto | Bourgeois | * | Laframboise | S.Ménard | * | Lessard | L.Thibault | * | André |
| Strahl | * | Schmidt | Menzies | * | MacKenzie | Reid | * | Jaffer | Obhrai | * | Lauzon | D.L.Anderson | * | G.Thompson | Pallister | * | Komarnicki | Doyle | * | Hill | Nicholson | * | Tweed | Lunn | * | Prentice | Finley | * | Yelich | Van Loan | * | Asselin | Picard | * | Guimond | Guay | * | Plamondon | St-Hilaire | * | Bigras | Sauvageau | * | Marceau | Desrochers | * | Gaudet |
| * | * | * | * | * | Fletcher | Oda | * | Ablonczy | Skelton | * | O'Connor | Rajotte | * | Ambrose | Day | * | J.Moore | Reynolds | * | Harper | MacKay | * | Solberg | Mills | * | Hinton | Hearn | * | Toews | Duncan | * | C.Gagnon | Loubier | * | Duceppe | Gauthier | * | Lalonde | Paquette | * | Crête | Bergeron | * | Bachand | R.Ménard | * | * |
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| * | * | * | * | * | Boudria | Bevilacqua | * | Frulla | Carroll | * | Alcock | Graham | * | Peterson | Pettigrew | * | Robilliard | J.Lapierre | * | P.Martin | McClellan | * | Goodale | Dion | * | Scott | Mitchell | * | Guarnieri | Regan | * | Cotler | Efford | * | Volpe | D.Anderson | * | MacAulay | Minna | * | Paradis | Blaikie | * | Layton | Davies | * | Wasylicia-Leis |
| * | * | Sgro | Coderre | * | Catterall | Godfrey | * | Bennett | McGuire | * | McCallum | Chan | * | Emerson | Dosanjh | * | Fontana | Bélanger | * | Valeri | Redman | * | Brison | Dryden | * | Stronach | Blondin-Andrew | * | Bradshaw | Owen | * | Ianno | Saada | * | Comuzzi | Lee | * | Phinney | Wappel | * | Temelkovski | Godin | * | McDonough | Broadbent | * | Desjarlais |
| * | * | Beaumier | Bonin | * | Bulte | Torsney | * | Marleau | K.Martin | * | Eyking | McTeague | * | Byrne | Adams | * | Karygiannis | DeVillers | * | Jennings | LeBlanc | * | R.Cullen | McKay | * | Bakopanos | Wilfert | * | Barnes | Easter | * | Murphy | Macklin | * | Bagnell | Fry | * | B.Brown | Cannis | * | Valley | Crowder | * | Comartin | Masse | * | Pt. Martin |
| * | * | Tonks | Chamberlain | * | Gallaway | Hubbard | * | Maloney | Patry | * | St. Denis | Steckle | * | Szabo | Pickard | * | R.Thibault | Malhi | * | Longfield | Drouin | * | R.Simard | Lastewka | * | Telegdi | Ur | * | Folco | Karetak-Lindell | * | Matthews | Myers | * | Cuzner | Neville | * | Savoy | Zed | * | Wrzesnewskyj | Stoffer | * | Angus | Christopherson | * | T.Martin |
| Augustine | * | Proulx | Pacetti | * | Bains | Bell | * | Boivin | Boshcoff | * | Carr | D'Amours | * | Dhalla | Godbout | * | Holland | Kadis | * | Khan | McGuinty | * | Powers | Ratansi | * | Rodriguez | Rota | * | Savage | Scarpaleggia | * | Silva | Simms | * | D.Smith | St. Amand | * | Russell | Kilgour | * | Parrish | N.Cullen | * | Julian | Siksay | * | * |
See also
- Same-sex marriage in CanadaSame-sex marriage in CanadaOn July 20, 2005, Canada became the fourth country in the world and the first country in the Americas to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide with the enactment of the Civil Marriage Act which provided a gender-neutral marriage definition...
- Gay rights in CanadaGay rights in CanadaLesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights in Canada are the most advanced in the Americas. LGBT Canadians have most of the same legal rights as non-LGBT citizens, and are extended more legal rights than many other nations where homosexuality is legal. Since 2005, Canada has offered civil...
External links
- www.marriagevote.ca — has been tracking this House of Commons vote in detail since August 2003.
- www.howdtheyvote.ca — has the complete voting history of the 38th Parliament, including Bill C-38.